PC’s Electronic Components Blog named top resource for electrical engineers! ;)


Today, Feb. 14th, has turned out to be a great day for me! I received an email early morning, which stated: PC’s Electronic Components Blog is featured on the list of 100 Top Resources for Electrical Engineers that we published on ElectricalEngineeringSchools.org, USA! Wow! This happens to be my sixth world title in a row!!Continue reading “PC’s Electronic Components Blog named top resource for electrical engineers! ;)”

Elections 2009! India’s IT, semicon, telecom sectors welcome UPA’s victory!


The results of India’s 15th General Elections are nearly all out! The people’s verdict — voting Dr. Manmohan Singh and Indian National Congress (INC) led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) to a second successive term! Undoubtedly, this is a vote for stability, continuity and good governance. It is hoped, the nation will have good governance thatContinue reading “Elections 2009! India’s IT, semicon, telecom sectors welcome UPA’s victory!”

Welcome to PC’s Telecom Blog!


Welcome to PC’s Telecom Blog (http://pctelecoms.blogspot.com)! Hi friends, I’ve been thinking about adding a telecom blog to my network for a very long time! The reason being, I started my career in electronics and telecom back in 1989. I had the privilege of being part of Asian Sources Telecom Products — a site, which IContinue reading “Welcome to PC’s Telecom Blog!”

I listened to you, dear readers — presenting separate blogs on semiconductors and solar/PV


Ever since I started writing this blog, I’ve always managed to maintain my affinity toward semiconductors. Publishing and maintaining a semicon blog, especially out of India, is difficult and extremely challenging, and well, suitably rewarding. Several readers, well wishers and friends suggested that I also start taking in press releases, besides writing my own content!Continue reading “I listened to you, dear readers — presenting separate blogs on semiconductors and solar/PV”

Top 10 telecom predictions for 2009: Deloitte


Deloitte recently came out with its TMT (telecom, media and technology) predictions for 2009. Here are some bits from the telecom predictions for 2009. May I also take this opportunity to thank V. Srikumar, partner, Deloitte Haskins & Sells, for sharing this study. Thank you, sir! 1. Smartphones: how to stay clever in the downturn.MobileContinue reading “Top 10 telecom predictions for 2009: Deloitte”

Wherever you may roam!


I recall editing an article of this name during my days at DiSyCom, way back in late 1994. Those were the early days of cellular/mobile telephony in India. At a seminar on mobility at the Taj Palace in New Delhi in early 1995, I had the first-hand experience to learn what roaming was all about,Continue reading “Wherever you may roam!”