A Visit To Opto Canon Malaysia at Shah Alam 

Today, under our form-lecturer’s guidance we visited the Canon Opto factory. On our arrival at the factory, we were warmly greeted by the facilitator who gave us some information about the factory.

It is a long, low building with different workshops. There are a lots of workers in the factory.

We been rapture by the views of the factory.

 

As the conclusion, this trip was fun and conversant trips. Everybody was enjoyed in that day. A lot of experience were gains by the thought about the factory. I hope that a trip like this as there will be more in the future. (^.^)

Today,lecture in my class was presented by Mr. Vivek panicker. he explains the lesson titled electronic system. Electronics deals with electrical circuits that involve active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, and associated passive interconnection technologies. The nonlinear behaviour of active components and their ability to control electron flows makes amplification of weak signals possible and electronics is widely used in information processing, telecommunications and signal processing. The ability of electronic devices to act as switches makes digital information processing possible. Interconnection technologies such as circuit boards, electronics packaging technology, and other varied forms of communication infrastructure complete circuit functionality and transform the mixed components into a working system.

Electronics is distinct from electrical and electro-mechanical science and technology, which deals with the generation, distribution, switching, storage and conversion of electrical energy to and from other energy forms using wires, motors, generators, batteries, switches, relays, transformers, resistors and other passive components. This distinction started around 1906 with the invention by Lee De Forest of the triode, which made electrical amplification of weak radio signals and audio signals possible with a non-mechanical device. Until 1950 this field was called "radio technology" because its principal application was the design and theory of radio transmitters, receivers and vacuum tubes.
Today, most electronic devices use semiconductor components to perform electron control. The study of semiconductor devices and related technology is considered a branch of solid state physics, whereas the design and construction of electronic circuits to solve practical problems come under electronics engineering. This article focuses on engineering aspects of electronics.

Overview of Electronics

What is Electronics?:

Electronics is the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and the operation of electronic devices.

 

What is Direct Current?:

Direct current electronics involves working with electrical systems where the flow of electrical current is constant through a conducting medium, generally a wire. Current and voltage in a direct-current circuit are conserved according to Kirchhoff's Current & Voltage Laws.

 

What is Alternating Current?:

Alternating current electronics involves working with electrical systems where the flow of electrical current varies cyclically in magnitude and direction. The form of electricity transmitted to business and residences is alternating current. Audio and radio waves transmitted through wires are in alternating current, as well.

Major Innovations:

For years, electricity was used as part of parlor tricks, creating impressive showers of sparks. Benjamin Franklin is known as perhaps one of the earliest experimenters in electricity, whose invention of the lightning rod was one of the first practical applications. Throughout the 1800's the practical and theoretical concepts of electrical circuitry were developed.

What are Electromagnetic Waves?:

Michael Faraday developed the concept of invisible waves of electromagnetic force, though he lacked the mathematical sophistication to fully quantify these concepts. That was left to James Clerk Maxwell, in the famous Maxwell's equations, which predict the effects of stationary and moving electrons as a set of time-varying wave functions. These waves include electromagnetic radiation.

Preparing for a Career in Electronics:

Most colleges have courses in electronics, as well as electromagnetics, which someone going into electronics will need. A knowledge of mathematics, especially wave functions, is necessary. Depending on the school, you may be considered an Engineering student instead of a physics student, but there will be a fair amount of overlap. This is one of the more practical fields of physics, so you will likely focus more on applications than theory.

Electronics - important topics

• Kirchhoff's Laws - Current Law & Voltage Law

Electronics - important terms

• Voltage
• Current

Electronics - book reviews

• Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity
  
  

  Electronic Within thermal imaging industry

  
  The use of Thermal Imaging in Electronic Equipment Applications
  Thermal Imaging has become well established as an invaluable tool for diagnostic
  and preventive maintenance in manufacturing and process industries worldwide;
  the technology enables the appropriate maintenance to be carried out before
  complete breakdown occurs and consequently reduces equipment downtime and
  minimizes the associated impact on profits. Just as with these (normally electrical
  and mechanical) applications, the simple use and low cost of the current generation
  of thermal imagers make them the ideal tool for a host of other applications, and in
  particular for the Electronic Equipment Industry. Infrared thermal imaging cameras
  have been used for many years in this sector and have proved to be invaluable in
  the diagnostic (R&D) and Quality Assurance (production) fields. Thermal imaging is
  often able to pinpoint problems or identify incorrect or unsuitable components when
  classical diagnostic approaches are unable to do so. The cost of the equipment
  however, has meant that the technology has only been available to a limited
  number of specialists. Thermal imaging is now available at an affordable price,
  which means that handheld cameras can now be available to more in the
  engineering field.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

 

Electronic System related to Industry Automation

My lessons today is about the electronic system related to industry automation by Muhammad Azlan Bin Amran. It has been held at main meeting room of MJIIT building at level 3 as Dr. Kamal invited speaker from Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd, En. Azlan the Senior General of Administration Centre to give lecture to us about Canon and adaption of Japan-culture in their work life.

Many both in and outside of Japan share an image of the Japanese work environment that is based on a "simultaneous recruiting of new graduates" (新卒一括採用 Shinsotsu-Ikkatsu-Saiyō^?)and "lifetime-employment" (終身雇用 Syushin-Koyō^?)" model used by large companies as well as a reputation of long work-hours and strong devotion to one's company. This environment is said to reflect economic conditions beginning in the 1920s, when major corporations competing in the international marketplace began to accrue the same prestige that had traditionally been ascribed to the daimyo-retainer relationship of feudal Japan or government service in the Meiji Restoration. At the very top, the most prestigious companies would recruit and retain the best workers by offering better benefits and truly lifetime job security. By the 1960s, employment at a large prestigious company had become the goal of children of the new middle class, the pursuit of which required mobilization of family resources and great individual perseverance in order to achieve success in the fiercely competitive education system.

Employees are expected to work hard and demonstrate loyalty to the firm, in exchange for some degree of job security and benefits, such as housing subsidies, good insurance, the use ofrecreation facilities, and bonuses and pensions. Wages begin low, but seniority is rewarded, with promotions based on a combination of seniority and ability. Leadership is not based on assertiveness or quick decision making but on the ability to create consensus, taking into account the needs of subordinates. Surveys indicate continued preference for bosses who are demanding but show concern for workers' private lives over less-demanding bosses interested only in performance on the job. This system rewards behavior demonstrating identification with the team effort, indicated by singing the company song, not taking all of one's vacation days, and sharing credit for accomplishments with the work group. Pride in one's work is expressed through competition with other parallel sections in the company and between one's company and other companies in similar lines of business. Thus, individuals are motivated to maintain wa (harmony) and participate in group activities, not only on the job but also in after-hours socializing (nomikai). The image of group loyalty, however, may be more a matter of ideology than practice, especially for people who do not make it to the top.

Company Canon Opto Malaysia

Full name Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Headquarters Jalan Selisik, Seksyen 26; Shah Alam; Selangor; 40000 Legal Address Lot 6.05, Level 6, Kpmg Tower 8 First Avenue, Bandar Utama, ; Petaling Jaya; Selangor; 50490 Kyosei: Canon's Corporate Philosophy The corporate philosophy of Canon is kyosei. A concise definition of this word would be “Living and working together for the common good, ” but our definition is broader: “All people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future. ” Unfortunately, the presence of imbalances in our world in such areas as trade, income levels and the environment hinders the achievement of kyosei. Through corporate activities based on kyosei, Canon strives to resolve imbalances in the world. Truly global companies must foster good relations, not only with their customers and the communities in which they operate, but also with nations and the environment. They must also bear the responsibility for the impact of their activities on society. For this reason, Canon's goal is to contribute to global prosperity and the well-being of mankind, which will lead to continuing growth and bring the world closer to achieving kyosei. Walkthrough the Production of EF40mmf/2.8stm

Status: Non-Listed Legal Form: Limited Liability Company Operational Status: Operational Financial Auditors: Ernst & Young (2009) Incorporation Date: December 14, 1988

012, June 8, Canon (China) limited release the STM stepping motor driven af EF-S18-135mmf/3.5-5.6ISSTM, and EF40mmf/2.8STM. these two lenses are not only suitable for shooting still images and is designed to take into account the needs of the movie, and EOS650D during a match in the movie auto focus tracking, Take advantage of video servo auto focus enables smooth autofocus. electronic control is also carried on focus band, can be smooth and accurate focus when focusing manually. Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM image evaluation Forum quote forum for Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM image evaluation price EF-S18-135mmf/3.5-5.6ISSTM is the corresponding APS-C frame digital SLR
High ratio zoom lens. about 7.5 times times zoom ratio can be widely covered a variety of shooting scenarios. but this lenses carry a feature-rich hand-shake compensation Agency, applied to broad areas of shooting of still images and video. EF40mmf/2.8STM corresponds to full frame digital SLR cameras, is the thinnest, lightest biscuit in the EF lens lens, both miniaturization and characteristic Roger Dubuis Watches of high-quality. support auto-focus, suitable for capture, or portrait photography.　　　　EF-S18-135mmf/3.5-5.6ISSTM and EF40mmf/2.8STM are expected to be available in late June 2012. On the left and the right: using the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM shot under the right: EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS taken EF-S 18-135mm STM f/3.5-5.6

Japanese work culture:

1.Horenso
“Ho-ren-so” stands for Hokoku (report), Renraku (communicate or touch base), and Sodan (consult or discuss). This abbreviation refers to one of Japan’s fundamental business communication techniques and is taught to new hires as soon as they join the Japanese workforce.  Foreigners who have business dealings with Japanese also find it ideal to educate themselves with the concept of ho-ren-so.

2.San-Gen

San means three so in the other word, three gen. Gen stands for three words.

Genba - Site, actual spot, Genbutsu - Actual thing, genjitsu - Reality

3. 5s

"5S" was invented in Japan, and stands for five (5) Japanese words that start with the letter 'S': Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke.  Table 1 shows what these individual words mean. An equivalent set of five 'S' words in English have likewise been adopted by many, to preserve the "5S" acronym in English usage. These are: Sort, Set(in place), Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.  Some purists do not agree with these English words -

they argue that these words have lost the essence of the original 5 Japanese words.

                                         

 5S Definitions

Japanese Term	English Equivalent	Meaning in Japanese Context
Seiri	Tidiness	Throw away all rubbish and unrelated materials in the workplace
Seiton	Orderliness	Set everything in proper place for quick retrieval and storage
Seiso	Cleanliness	Clean the workplace; everyone should be a janitor
Seiketsu	Standardization	Standardize the way of maintaining cleanliness
Shitsuke	Discipline	Practice 'Five S' daily - make it a way of life; this also means 'commitment'

                      

Today, my lab have held a talk about Introduction of Bioelectronics. The lecturer was Dr Azran Hashim. He have taught us about the topic about 2 hours lesson. Here is the knowledge that I gain about the topic.
Bioelectronics is a rich field of research involving the application of electronics engineering principles to biology, medicine, and the health sciences. With its interdisciplinary nature, bioelectronics spans state–of–the–art research at the interface between the life sciences, engineering and physical sciences. Introductory Bioelectronics offers a concise overview of the field and teaches the fundamentals of biochemical, biophysical, electrical, and physiological concepts relevant to bioelectronics.
The sub- topics are

resistor colour code , dc circuit , impedance , series & parallel circuit , voltage divider.

23th Oct 2012


My lessons today is about NI Ultiboard. NI Ultiboard or formerly ULTIboard is an electronic Printed Circuit Board Layout program which is part of a suite of circuit design programs, along with NI Multisim. The NI Ultiboard interface enables efficient layout and routing of PCB designs. Integration with NI Multisim allows seamless transfer of schematics to layout. The customizable environment ensures accessibility to desired features for immediate productivity. Tools such as the spreadsheet view, toolbox and design wizards easily manage, control and define any board layout. Part placement and copper routes are optimized to either allow full control for precise definition of critical parts or automation for quick design completion.   The 3D preview renders a completed, populated board to gain a virtual perspective before production. Ultiboard exports and produces industry standard format such as Gerber and DXF to take a final, optimized board to prototype and manufacture.

The Ultiboard product editions (Full, Power Pro) provide a complete set of tools for professional PCB layout:

• Intuitive, user-friendly design environment
• Integrated spreadsheet view for managing design constraints, part placement, and copper routing
• Easy-to-use design tools optimized for speed or precise control
• Export to industry standard file formats such as Gerber and DXF for prototype and manufacturing. 
  
  
  Ultiboard features intuitive tools for manual and automated part placement and routing. These tools combine to reduce the effort and time needed to complete repetitive tasks in PCB design. The flexble push-and-shove environment combined with placement processes  ensure quick layout. Trace placement in Ultiboard offers flexibility to quickly and efficiently adjust based on the degree of design complexity.
• • Quickly find and place components with Pick-and-Place and Component Sequencer functionality
  • Utilize the follow-me router and connection machine for immediate input and suggestion to any trace placement
  • Access the speed and efficiency of the advanced Autoplace and Autoroute tools
  • Use the autorouting functionality of former Electronics Workbench Ultiroute, which is now included in NI Ultiboard
    
    
    Seamless integration with NI Multisim allows easy transfer of schematics to layout to quickly define a board for manufacture. Cross-probing ensures any landpattern can be selected at board level to simultaneously highlight the Multisim schematic counterpart. Forward and back annotation ensures that changes made at either the schematic or layout level are always reflected in both versions of a design. The overall integrated experience is paramount in providing an easy and quick flow from design and validation in Multisim to final prototype with Ultiboard.
    
    • Easily transfer schematics to layout with seamless integration with NI Multisim
    • Cross-probe NI Multisim schematics to immediately gain insight on how to design your PCB
    • Forward and back annotate any changes made to the design

we can also determine the resistance by using a  digital multimeter:

Workshop 2 : PCB Design and Simulation

In this workshop, Mr. Kamal has taught us to use a multisim and
its was very interesting software. It builds student expertise through practical application in designing, prototyping, and testing electrical circuits. With Multisim, I can optimize my circuit design performance with powerful SPICE simulation and intuitive analyses. I can also reduce design errors, prototype faster, and improve productivity.

 

 

( images of NI Multisim)

Then, the Ultiboard. The function of ultiboard is:

• Prepares students for professional design activities with integrated layout and routing
• Combine with NI Multisim to simplify transfer of designs from schematic to layout
• Helps students produce their first PCBs with pick-and-place components and follow-me routing
• Exports to standard formats including Gerber to give students an understanding of industry practices
• Creates designs of up to four layers with up to 1,000 pins.

                                        
                                                        ( images of ultiboard software )

2nd time update

Hi, im back.hehe.
now, i'll start to share about my learning outcome that i have learn in my class.
First, my lecturer, MR.Kamal who is a handsome guy(hehe) is actually a sporting lecturer,has taught
us in his workshop 1 about "Basic Electronic and Testing Equipment".

From my understanding, the basics of electronics are in general very simple and easy to understand. This section attempts to explain working and application of some electronic components used in day-to-day basis.

The first component that are tested is resistor.
A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element.
The current through a resistor is in direct proportion to the voltage across the resistor's terminals. This relationship is represented by Ohm's law:

where I is the current through the conductor in units of amperes, V is the potential difference measured across the conductor in units of volts, and R is the resistance of the conductor in units of ohms.

We learn to determine the value of resistance by its colour band :