"This book captures the technological revolution from vacuum tubes to Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI), a pivotal shift spanning from the 1960s to the 1980s, which propelled the telecommunications industry from analog to digital and eventually to mobile technologies. This transformation enabled the evolution of customer terminals from dial phones to smartphones. The author, S. Seenivasagan, not only witnessed these monumental changes but also played an active role in using them through his work at the Telecom Research Centre (TRC).
The narrative delves into his contributions to digitizing Indian telecom in the mid-1980s and his pioneering efforts in introducing value-added and mobile services in the mid-1990s as the head of the Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) in Mumbai. His vision of establishing a world-class telecom infrastructure in India was realized by the mid-2000s. This book chronicles Seenivasagan’s professional achievements and offers an insightful look into the technological shifts within the Indian telecom industry.
This book stands as an Engineering and Informative read for any one who is interested in the telecom sectors historical and technological developments. Good for Engineering students to motivate them and achieve success."
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2024 May
Number of Pages
166
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"S. Seenivasagan, a distinguished alumnus of the prestigious Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Chennai, has an illustrious career spanning 45 years, including 33 years in government service and 12 years in the private sector, culminating in his retirement in 2009 upon reaching the age of 70. His tenure at the Telecom Research Centre (TRC) was marked by significant achievements, most notably his leadership in the indigenous development and manufacturing in India of state-of-the-art PCM Mux and Digital Muxes essential for digital transmission and the digitization of the Indian Telecom Network in the mid-1980s.
His pioneering work in using VLSI technology in telecom equipment and his contributions to saving approximately Rs 500 crore in foreign exchange by halting imports in 1985 earned him a nomination for the prestigious Padma Shree Award. Known for his passion for technology, Seenivasagan is remembered as an expert in Transmission, Switching, and Signaling—a rare feat not achieved by many. His expertise and dedication also led him to represent India in numerous international telecom forums, embodying his belief that ""Knowledge is Power."""