The Department of Electrical Engineering at Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, organised an insightful session on Embedded Architecture, delivered by distinguished alumnus Mr. Nikhil Arora (EED, Batch of 2017), currently serving as a Firmware Engineer at Everpure Storage Systems, Pure Storage. The session was graced by Dr. Jaimala Jindal and Prof. Rintu Khanna, Head of the Electrical Engineering Department.
During the session, Mr. Arora offered a comprehensive overview of embedded architecture, explaining how systems respond to real-world inputs. He illustrated fundamental concepts through relatable examples, such as how smartphones detect touch inputs and how computers register keystrokes, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for students.
He also presented a fascinating “50-year speedrun” of embedded CPUs, tracing their evolution and highlighting key technological advancements. Further, he elaborated on four critical methods used in embedded systems for handling events—Polling, Interrupts, Timed Check (Deferred Poll), and Direct Memory Access (DMA) along with Hardware Queues—providing practical insights into their applications in modern computing systems.
The session witnessed active participation from students and faculty, who appreciated the opportunity to gain industry-relevant knowledge and interact with an accomplished alumnus. The talk served as a valuable platform for bridging academic concepts with real-world technological practices.
