Naveen Kumar M

Accomplished Firmware Engineer with over 5 years of experience in microcontrollers and communication protocols. Expertise in system development and troubleshooting using MPLAB IDE and PICKIT3 debugger, resulting in high-quality project outcomes. Proven ability to provide technical guidance and ensure compliance, effectively communicating project progress to management. Career goals include leveraging skills in a challenging environment to drive innovation and efficiency.

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1. Hi Temp Furnace Controller for Welding Research

Objective: To design a heat treatment furnace controller with a real-time clock (RTC) and data logging capabilities

Modules: Multi-channel ADC, I2C, UART, control algorithm with hysteresis, hardware interfacing.

Hardware Used: PIC16F877A microcontroller, K type thermocouple, DS1307 RTC, 2x16 LCD, relay, ULN2003A, Radix transmitter, CP2106 UART to USB Bridge.

Software used: MPLAB IDE, Hi-Tech C Compiler

Client: BHEL Welding Research Institute, TRICHY.

2. SPI-Based Set Point Tuner for PWM Controller of MIG Welding Power Source

Objective: To develop firmware for controlling the output current of a MIG welding power supply using SPI communication.

Modules: SPI-based DAC, EEPROM storage, hardware interfacing.

Hardware Used: PIC16F877A microcontroller, MCP4921 DAC, AT24C16 EEPROM.

Software Used: MPLAB IDE, Hi-Tech C Compiler.

Client: COWET, PSG TECH COIMBATORE

3. Development of a Simple Data Acquisition System using STM32F401CCU6

Objective: To develop a general-purpose data acquisition system utilizing the STM32F401CCU6 microcontroller.

Modules: Analog signal processing, data transmission, software development

Hardware Used: STM32F401CCU6 microcontroller with built-in 8-channel ADC and UART.

Software Used: CUBE IDE, STM C Compiler.

Applications: Monitoring and analysing parameters such as temperature, level, pressure, flow, and other process metrics.

Client: BHEL Welding Research Institute, TRICHY.