FDP on RENESAS “QuickConnect Development Kit
8th - 9th January 2026
Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram, organized a two-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on RENESAS “QuickConnect Development Kit” on 08–09 January 2026. The programme aimed to enhance faculty knowledge and hands-on skills in modern embedded system development using industry-relevant tools and platforms.
The FDP commenced with an introductory address by Prof. (Dr.) Isha Malhotra, Principal, who emphasized the importance of continuous faculty development and industry collaboration. Prof. (Dr.) Ashima Mehta, Vice-Principal and Program Investigator (PI) of the C2S Program, also participated in the programme and encouraged faculty members to adopt emerging technologies in teaching and research.
The programme was conducted with the support of the Renesas–Altium Team in association with chipIN and C-DAC, Bangalore. More than 30 faculty members from the Departments of ECE, ECS and CSE actively participated in the FDP in offline mode and benefited from expert guidance and hands-on training sessions.
During the FDP, industry experts introduced participants to the Renesas QuickConnect Development Board and its cloud-based development environment. Faculty members learned how to set up their cloud workspace, develop and upload code to the Quick Connect board, and understand the integration of software tools with hardware platforms. Practical demonstrations enabled participants to gain confidence in using the development kit effectively.
The sessions covered the complete workflow starting from workspace setup and development of the first project, “Blinky LED,” to compiling, uploading, and verifying the code using QuickConnect Studio and the SEGGER tool. Participants also explored customization of LED blink patterns, timing variations, and common troubleshooting techniques to ensure smooth execution of embedded projects.
The Faculty Development Programme proved to be highly informative and insightful, equipping participants with practical skills and deeper understanding of embedded system design using cloud-based tools. As an outcome of the programme, faculty members expressed strong interest in further exploring the RENESAS QuickConnect Board and committed to utilizing the hardware kits procured by the college during the Summer School Training Programme scheduled in June 2026, thereby extending the learning benefits to students.