MICRO & NANOELECTRONICS SYSTEM LAB.

  • The Micro & Nanoelectronics System Lab focuses on pioneering research in advanced electronic devices and systems at the micro- and nanoscale. With expertise and state-of-the-art facilities in semiconductor device fabrication, integrated circuit design, and nanoelectronic system development, the lab drives innovations in electronics and computing technologies. These breakthroughs enable applications in energy-efficient systems, smart devices, and next-generation computing, shaping the future of electronic science and engineering.

Head of Laboratory

Prof. Dr. Masuri Othman

masuri@ukm.edu.my

PIC Laboratory

Shafii Abd Wahab

shafii@ukm.edu.my

EQUIPMENT / FACILITIES

Textronix MSO 2002B - Osciloscope

A mixed signal oscilloscope with 2 analog channels and digital input capability, designed for analyzing both analog and digital signals in electronic systems.

 How it Works / Principle

  • Captures and displays voltage signals over time using high-speed sampling.
  • Converts analog input signals into digital data for real-time visualization, measurement, and analysis.
  • Enables correlation of analog waveforms with digital logic states.

Key Features / Advantages

  • 2 analog channels, bandwidth up to 70 MHz, with 1 GS/s sampling rate.
  • Built-in 16-channel logic analyzer (MSO option) for mixed-signal debugging.
  • Advanced triggering, measurement, and FFT analysis.
  • Compact, user-friendly interface with USB connectivity for data export.

Applications

  • Debugging and testing of electronic circuits (analog and digital).
  • Signal integrity analysis in embedded systems.
  • Education and research in electronics and communication.
  • Design validation and troubleshooting of microcontroller-based systems

A dual-channel arbitrary waveform and function generator with up to 20 MHz bandwidth, designed to produce a wide range of standard signals and custom waveforms.

How it Works / Principle

  • Generates electrical waveforms by digitally synthesizing signals using Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) technology.
  • The signals can be output as sine, square, pulse, ramp, noise, or user-defined waveforms.
  • Provides stable and precise signal generation for testing and circuit stimulation.

Key Features / Advantages

  • 2 independent channels with 20 MHz frequency range.
  • 125 MS/s sampling rate and 14-bit resolution for high signal fidelity.
  • Large 3.5-inch display with intuitive user interface.
  • Built-in arbitrary waveform memory for custom signal generation.
  • USB connectivity for waveform transfer and remote control.

Applications

  • Stimulating circuits with test signals during design and debugging.
  • Simulating sensor outputs or communication signals.
  • Educational use for demonstrating signal behavior and electronic principles.
  • Research and development in electronics, communications, and control systems

A versatile FPGA-based development and education platform that integrates an ARM Cortex-A9 processor with Altera Cyclone V SoC FPGA, enabling hardware–software co-design and system prototyping.

How it Works / Principle

  • Combines a dual-core ARM processor (for software execution) with FPGA fabric (for customizable hardware logic).
  • Allows users to implement digital circuits, embedded systems, and hardware accelerators while running operating systems or applications on the ARM processor.
  • Provides real-time interaction between hardware and software for flexible system design.

Key Features / Advantages

  • Cyclone V SoC FPGA with dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor.
  • Rich I/O interfaces: HDMI, VGA, audio, Ethernet, USB, GPIO, and expansion headers.
  • On-board memory: DDR3 SDRAM, SRAM, and flash storage.
  • Supports hardware description languages (HDL) and high-level synthesis tools.
  • Compatible with Altera Quartus Prime and SoC Embedded Design Suite (EDS).
  • Cost-effective, widely used in education and research.

Applications

  • Embedded system design and prototyping.
  • Digital logic and FPGA programming education.
  • Hardware acceleration for signal/image processing.
  • IoT, robotics, and communication system development.
  • Research on hardware–software integration and real-time systems

This is a laboratory kit for converting vibrations into electrical energy. It uses a special composite material called Macro Fiber Composite (MFC). The MFC generates a voltage when it is bent by vibrations. The kit comes with a desktop shaker to produce controlled vibrations. It also includes electronic modules to measure and manage the harvested energy.

How It Works

  • Vibrations from the shaker are applied to the MFC.
  • The MFC vibrates and produces electrical energy.
  • This energy is then managed by electronic circuits for later use.

Advantages

  • The kit allows for repeatable experiments with constant vibration parameters.
  • The MFC material is more flexible and durable than traditional piezoelectric materials.
  • The modular design enables various test configurations.

Applications

  • Suitable for research on energy harvesting and smart materials.
  • Used for prototyping battery-free IoT devices.
  • Can power wireless sensors for monitoring structural or equipment health
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