Mitsubishi Electric adds 3 institutions in phase 2 of its Semiconductor and Devices Lab Program

Gurugram, July 17, 2023. In line with the company’s vision to spread out the information and practical knowledge about the functions and applications of semiconductors, Mitsubishi Electric Semiconductor & Devices department extends continuous support to its semiconductors and devices lab project across the country. In the initial phase of this philanthropic project, two institutions of technical education were supported with the educational material and advanced training methods. In the second phase, the company prepared educational kits and equipment which were provided to the three technical institutions- Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru and Institute of Technology, NIRMA University, Ahmedabad.

Inauguration of the Power Semiconductor devices set-up at the lab of these institutions was done by Mr. Hitesh Bhardwaj, General Manager, Semiconductor and Devices division, Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Bhardwaj marked the growing demand for the practical learning in the field and said, “We are glad to collaborate with the three highly impactful institutions in the field of engineering and technology that strongly helps us to contribute towards the betterment of the society through our products & solutions and uplift the education methods for the budding generation. Our skill development CSR initiative supported many students from across the country which has empowered the youth to contribute towards the development of indigenous technology that is sustainable for India.”

The educational material prepared by semiconductors & devices department includes IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Module), SiC (Silicon Carbide)Module, IPMs (Intelligent Power Modules), DIPIPMs, DIPIPM (Dual In Line IPM) Evaluation PCBA with controller, IGBT Gate Drivers, Application notes, etc. which have been supplied at the labs of the three colleges. In its endeavour to give it back to the society, the company adapted this partnership to familiarise budding engineers with technical advancements of the Semiconductor industry.

Mitsubishi Electric has been supporting skill development, community development, good health & well-being and climate action projects under its CSR strategy across India which is streamlined with the Government of India initiatives and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.