UC Riverside engineering students are benefiting from hands-on technical experiences to prepare for careers in advanced electronic engineering fields, thanks to equipment and software donations from Keysight Technologies.
The state-of-the-art equipment from Keysight, an electronic design and test solutions company based in Santa Rosa, Calif., includes high-performance oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and waveform generators.
“This donation allows our students to work with the same cutting-edge technology used by industry professionals,” said Roman Chomko, associate professor of teaching in the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. “By gaining hands-on experience with these advanced tools, they will be better prepared for careers in fields such as communications, semiconductors, and industrial automation.”
The high-tech instruments and software are installed and in use at the electrical and computer engineering undergraduate labs in UCR’s Winston Chung Hall. The gear particularly benefits computer and electrical engineering students enrolled in the senior design course.
The advanced oscilloscopes and multimeters help students analyze electronic circuits in real time, while the waveform generators will enable them to create and manipulate electrical signals. The donations also include 16 waveform generators, which allow students to simulate and analyze electrical signals.
In addition to the hardware, the PathWave BenchVue Lab Management and Control Solution software platform provided by Keysight will allow students and faculty members to efficiently manage lab setups and testing environments to foster a more collaborative and innovative learning environment.
The donations align with Keysight’s broader mission of fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of engineers.
“At Keysight, we are dedicated to accelerating innovation and ensuring that the next generation of engineers is equipped with the tools they need to succeed,” said Doug Baney, Keysight’s director of corporate education. “Partnering with UC Riverside allows us to support emerging talent and help shape the future of technology.”
Ertem Tuncel, professor and chair of the electrical and computer engineering department, added: “This partnership with Keysight strengthens our commitment to providing students with the best possible education. Access to industry-standard instrumentation bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering our students to innovate and excel in their careers.”
