CircuitAvishkar2024
A 24-hour circuit and embedded-systems hackathon — featuring iHack 2024.
IEEE CAS in association with the IEEE Bangalore Section · Sponsored by Infineon, co-sponsored by Cadence · Hosted at REVA University
What was CircuitAvishkar?
CircuitAvishkar 2024 was a two-day event showcasing the latest innovations and applications of circuit design and electronics, held on 29 and 30 March 2024 at REVA University, Bengaluru.
At its heart was iHack 2024, an overnight hackathon: teams had 24 hours to solve a circuit-design or embedded-systems problem revealed at 12 PM on day one. On day two the judges assessed the solutions and announced the winners, and shortlisted candidates were interviewed after lunch.
Winners took home cash prizes and a chance at an 11-month apprenticeship with Infineon Technologies. The event was open to students graduating in 2025.
Three stages
Stage 1 · Guest lectures
22 – 25 March 2024
Guest lectures to prepare the teams ahead of the hackathon.
Stage 2 · Hackathon
29 – 30 March 2024 · REVA University
24 hours on the problem statement, then judging and prizes for the top three teams.
Stage 3 · Apprenticeship interviews
30 March 2024
Interviews with Infineon for shortlisted candidates.
Four tracks
Each track came with its own problem statement from Infineon.
Defend the Kingdom
Build an algorithm that makes dynamic decisions across a vast space of states — reading, storing and manipulating complex data models while answering a huge volume of queries in real time.
Key learnings
- A full-fledged, data-intensive application built on efficient data structures
- Scalable algorithms and CPU/memory optimisation
Skills — Programming with DSA and OS concepts · fast I/O and data modelling
Battery State Monitoring with PSoC™
An optimisation challenge on an AURIX™-based battery state-of-charge monitor, deliberately shipped with hidden bugs and inefficiencies. Find them, fix them, and improve accuracy, consistency and capability.
Key learnings
- Embedded development with AURIX™ MCUs and AURIX Development Studio
- Debugging automotive MCU software
- Battery management systems and battery-health parameters
Skills — Microcontrollers · C and Python basics · embedded software concepts
Make Sense with CAPSENSE™
Decode the language of capacitance: develop an algorithm that recognises patterns drawn on a capacitive sensor in real time, using a PSoC™ microcontroller and CAPSENSE™.
Key learnings
- Principles of capacitive sensing
- Hands-on PSoC™ experience
- Robust real-time algorithms
Skills — Python · fundamentals of microcontrollers
Hallucination Detection in Contextual QA
Given a context, a question and a model’s answer, decide whether the output contains hallucinated — incorrect or fabricated — information.
Key learnings
- How transformers and large language models work
- Building and fine-tuning LLMs
- Prompt engineering and text pre-processing
Skills — Python for ML · basics of ML and NLP
The Infineon apprenticeship
What it offered
An 11-month apprenticeship starting between July and October 2024. Selected students worked on live R&D projects across automotive, post-silicon validation, connected secure systems, power and sensor systems, design enabling services and IT — covering embedded systems and security, VLSI, ADAS, AUTOSAR, device drivers, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, analog and digital design and verification, USB, sensors, power electronics, Java Card and SystemC.
Apprentices received a stipend from Infineon; there was no fee to take it up.
Who was eligible
- Students graduating in 2025 — B.Tech/BE in their 6th semester (3rd year), or M.Tech who had completed their 2nd semester
- 70% aggregate in X and XII (or diploma), with no backlogs
- Circuit branches: CS, EEE, ECE, IT, Instrumentation & Control, Embedded Systems, VLSI and Power Electronics
- An approval letter from the college confirming an 11-month internship is allowed
- Not open to students who already held an apprenticeship offer
Registration fee per team
IEEE CAS member
Early bird, till 20 March
IEEE member
Early bird, till 20 March
Non-IEEE
Early bird, till 20 March
Frequently asked questions
Was it a paid internship?
Could individuals register?
Was travel covered?
Were accommodation and food provided?
Was there any pre-selection?
How many offers were made?
What if a team member dropped out?
Could students whose college allows only a 5- or 6-month internship take part?
Venue
REVA University
Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560064
Organised with
Co-sponsored by Cadence Design Systems.
Every edition of CircuitAvishkar
Organizing committee
Affiliations as they were in March 2024.
Questions about CircuitAvishkar?
Write to the organising team at the IEEE CAS Bangalore Chapter — we’re happy to help.