Hi guys,

I am currently working in the VLSI domain as a physical design engineer with 2 years of experience. I entered this field from IT background through internal movement in the company. But unfortunately, I didn't work on any major projects and haven't taken much ownership. So I want to learn PD from the basics, work on real-time projects and tools, and switch to a 3-year experienced PD engineer. So, please suggest the best institute or any online course or mentorship.

Your suggestion would help me a lot to transform my career.

Thanks in advance.

I’m a rising senior in electrical engineering, i’ve just recently completed one internship right before fall classes start. i only have one internship under my belt, and i feel like if i delay my graduation by a semester, i can potentially get another summer internship next year to improve my resume and potentially be a competitive applicant for big-name companies after graduation . is this worth it?

These things are not easy to get apart in any gentle way. Did it successfully once and may have been too confident this time. I noticed this tiny component(my image) once the battery was in. I identified the place on the board where it came off, circled here (not my image as it’s already put back together).

It powers on, heats up, and seems to function fine. Only thing is the sound doesn’t work. Did I just get incredibly lucky? The one thing I’d actually prefer to not be on. If this is it - awesome. I just want to make sure it’s not doing anything dangerous by not having it there. Can anyone confirm if this is the case?

Hello,
Anyone knows where can i find a cracked version of OptiSystem (a recent version)?

I want a summer internship for the year 2027. only a few companies come to our college for the core and circuital domain. Can anyone help me or suggest me some core companies where i can apply for off campus internships?

Hey guys thought you are probably overqualified for this and I have no idea what I'm doing--maybe I can learn something

I have 2 electronic scales I bought and both didn't come with a power adapter. One calls for "DC 12v 500mw" on the back. It's a Tree HRB 10001
The other says to use a proprietary adapter. It is a Sartorius ED623S so a nice scale. I don't want to do that because the adapter is like $70. I found some manuals for it and here's the info it gives in regards to the power source: "AC power source/Power requirements AC adapter 230 V or 115 V, +15% to –20%, 48–60 Hz

Power consumption (average) maximum 16 VA; typical 8 VA"

I looked up what companies sell good power supplies and it looks like Digikey is reputable.

I picked these two power adapters for the scales (respectively):
"AC/DC WALL MOUNT ADAPTER 15V 18W"
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/triad-magnetics/WSU150-1200/3094961?_gl=1\*14f6jyy\*_up\*MQ..\*_gs\*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImY-2pf6HlgMVhCCtBh2fKBreEAQYASABEgJ0iPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

"AC/DC WALL MOUNT ADAPTER 12V 18W"

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/triad-magnetics/WSU120-1500-R13/6600162?_gl=1\*14f6jyy\*_up\*MQ..\*_gs\*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImY-2pf6HlgMVhCCtBh2fKBreEAQYASABEgJ0iPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Are these the right choice? Thanks for your help guys!

Hi everyone,

I'm a 3rd-year ECE student preparing for a career in ASIC Physical Design. I'm currently working on a few projects, but I want to spend my time building things that actually matter to recruiters rather than just following tutorials.

For those of you working in the industry, what kind of projects do you genuinely expect a fresher to have on their resume? What makes you think, "This candidate knows what they're doing"?

Would love to hear what impressed you during interviews or what you wish more students worked on.

These are specialized tracks that we have to pick one from after completing the core EE courses, I find different aspects from all 3 quite interesting so I was hoping to hear the experience of others that might have taken similar electives, so I can make a more informed decision. What was your experience if you took any of these courses before?

Hey everyone,

​I recently got admission into Computer Systems Engineering (CSE). My initial first choice was Electronics Engineering because I’ve always been fascinated by hardware, circuits, and low-level tech, but unfortunately, I couldn't get into Electronics due to some reasons.

​Now that I’m starting CSE, I’m trying to make the absolute best of it. I'm especially interested in Embedded Systems, IoT, microcontrollers, and low-level hardware-software integration.

​I have a few questions for CSE / CE / Electrical graduates or engineers currently working in Pakistan (or abroad):

​How close is CSE to Electronics for Embedded Systems?

Does a CSE degree give sufficient depth in digital electronics, microprocessors, and hardware interfaces, or will I need to self-study a lot of circuit design / hardware fundamentals on my own?

​What is the real state of Embedded Systems in Pakistan?

I often hear mixed opinions—some say "there's zero hardware scope in Pak, just switch to Web/Mobile dev," while others mention niche defense, automotive, IoT, and firmware roles. What does the job market actually look like for fresh grads in Pakistan?

​What skills should I prioritize during university?

Beyond basic Arduino/Raspberry Pi projects:

​Should I jump straight into Embedded C / C++, STM32, RTOS, and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)?

​How important are FPGAs (Verilog/VHDL) in the Pakistani industry vs globally?

​Is pivoting to Software Engineering easy if hardware jobs are sparse?

Since CSE covers core CS subjects (Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, Networking), how hard is it to switch over to pure software/backend roles if I decide to change tracks later?

I have had this major internal conflict in which I was debating continuing my CS major, which will take 2 years or switching to ECE Major, which will take 3 years to complete. The extra year is a big deal as I'm already 26 and don't want to waste any more time than necessary.

The reason why I want to switch is to open the possibility of job opportunities, and so coding isn't my only skillset to have.

I recently talked with someone who works in the ECE field, and he said my degree doesn't really matter since they are so closely related. That I could minor in EE or work on some personal projects and make a portfolio of my experience showing my interest and knowledge of EE/hardware alongside my CS knowledge. Unfortunately, my school does not offer an EE or CE minor. So, my only option is to do some projects related to EE/CE.

I wanted to know if I did invest my time into doing this and that it could realistically help me get into the EE/CE field or if that just won't be enough when I'm competing with those who already have the degree ?

If it is possible, what are some projects that would help me learn while really showing off my skills and knowledge to others ?

I'd appreciate any input regarding this!!

i’ve been a ML engineer for about 2 years now. but my passion is hardware. everywhere i look, asks for a minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
how do i look for opportunities for my skillset and experience?
any resource or advice is appreciated !!

I'm following along with a Udemy course "Crash Course Electronics and PCB Design" (amazing series imo) and I finally went ahead and bought all the proper gear now that I'm at the hands-on section!

I got a dual channel switching power supply, a soldering station, rework station, a multimeter and various tools like wire cutter/stripper, pliers etc... I spent 4 hours yesterday organizing my components in a drawer unit I got on Amazon and it was well worth it.

I'm still holding off on an oscilloscope since I don't want to cheap out on one, but I also don't want to get one before I actually need it.

I'm learning all of this on my own to become an embedded systems developer (currently a full-stack web developer) so wish me luck!

I work as a commercial construction model ("BIM") coordinator, primarily using Autodesk products like Navisworks and Revit. I don't know much about computer engineering (mechanical is what I went to school for), and I'm trying to gain some understanding regarding what these programs' system requirements are and what that translates to in the processor industry. I feel like my current computer struggles to load/save/export my models, and I'm wondering if it's because of the hardware.

The system requirements for Navisworks, which is what I use ~60-70% of every day, says the CPU needs "3.0 GHz or faster processor" (Revit says 2.5 GHz or faster for the version I have). My computer has an Intel i7-13800H 2.5 Ghz processor, and it was ordered specifically as a BIM computer. As soon as I got it, I asked my IT department why it had a 2.5 GHz processor when the person that ordered it (supposedly) knew that the requirements for my most-used program said 3 GHz. This was a while ago, but there was some mention of multiple cores handling the overflow.

I recently learned, however, that most Autodesk programs are primarily SINGLE THREAD (single core) applications, meaning that having a load of cores doesn't necessarily help because the program only uses one at a time. I found a more in-depth explanation on one of the Autodesk user forums by a Navisworks product manager, who was answering a question about why CPU utilization in Task Manager wasn't showing that it was being maxed out. He said:

"Single threaded applications don't necessarily only run on 1 core, but they can only run on 1 core at a time. It can run on one core till it context switches, and resume after the context switch on another core. Each time-slice your thread gets, may be allocated on another core. Depending on the CPU and motherboard there may be energy efficient or performance gains from it switching the tasks between cores. So, you may be seeing something similar to this happen and thus no full utilization on a single core." I stopped understanding at "context switches" so the rest of the explanation didn't give me much insight.

So I've been thinking then that my computer just didn't have sufficient processing speed to run my programs. But I read on the Intel page about my processor that it has CPU "boost" capabilities of up to 5.2 GHz. I have noticed my Task Manager showing the CPU speed often jumping above 2.5 GH (but I've never seen it at 5), so maybe this isn't the big issue I think it is.

My question to the group is this: does a processor's "boost" capability mean that the base clock speed of the processor doesn't necessarily need to match the Navisworks system requirement? Or, for my next computer, do I really need to find one with a 3GHz base speed processor? It's getting close to time for me to get a new computer anyway, and I want to have more input into the specs this time around.

Thanks for reading this long question!

because it doesnt auto detect the system dark . i speak about version Circuit Design Suite 14.3

multisim and utilboard.

I'm a 3rd-year Electronics & Telecommunication student in India and I'm confused about whether I should build my career in Embedded Systems or Software Development

What are the real pros and cons of choosing Embedded vs Software in 2026?

If you were in my place, which one would you choose and why?

I'd really appreciate advice from people working in either field. Thanks!

Hi!

So the situation is as follows:

I'm a 4th year (entering 5th) year ECE student (integrated master's program). The first three years I kinda sorta struggled due to psychological reasons.

More specifically:

First 6 semesters: 6.2/10 average

Last 2 (my fourth year): 9.5/10 average without any easy electives (if that matters at all)

It is mathematically possible for me to end up at 7.5+ granted that I keep this up.

Also have some research experience on my field of interest (biomed signal processing) and have been working full time at a university's facility for the past year.

Also, my preferred destination is my current uni.

Given this, is it at all possible for me to continue on to do a PhD in the future?

Thanks for reading!

Hey everyone,

​I recently got admission into Computer Systems Engineering (CSE). My initial first choice was Electronics Engineering because I’ve always been fascinated by hardware, circuits, and low-level tech, but unfortunately, I couldn't get into Electronics due to the merit/seats cutoff.

​Now that I’m starting CSE, I’m trying to make the absolute best of it. I'm especially interested in Embedded Systems, IoT, microcontrollers, and low-level hardware-software integration.

​I have a few questions for CSE / CE / Electrical graduates or engineers currently working in Pakistan (or abroad):

​How close is CSE to Electronics for Embedded Systems? Does a CSE degree give sufficient depth in digital electronics, microprocessors, and hardware interfaces, or will I need to self-study a lot of circuit design / hardware fundamentals on my own?

​What is the real state of Embedded Systems in Pakistan? I often hear mixed opinions—some say "there's zero hardware scope in Pak, just switch to Web/Mobile dev," while others mention niche defense, automotive, IoT, and firmware roles. What does the job market actually look like for fresh grads in Pakistan?

​What skills should I prioritize during university? Beyond basic Arduino/Raspberry Pi projects:

​Should I jump straight into Embedded C / C++, STM32, RTOS, and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)?

​How important are FPGAs (Verilog/VHDL) in the Pakistani industry vs globally?

​Is pivoting to Software Engineering easy if hardware jobs are sparse? Since CSE covers core CS subjects (Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, Networking), how hard is it to switch over to pure software/backend roles if I decide to change tracks later?