The Central Electronics Centre (CEC) at IIT Madras has a long-standing legacy of providing Research and Development services in the domain of electronics, supporting academia, industry, and government organizations for over four decades. With a multi-disciplinary team and state-of-the-art infrastructure, the R&D wing of CEC is well-positioned to address complex engineering challenges, facilitate product innovation, and provide high-precision technical solutions.

CEC’s R&D services span a wide spectrum—from servicing and maintenance solutions for electronic systems and industrial controllers to the development and evaluation of electronic prototypes. The facility supports performance benchmarking and environmental testing of electronic products as per IS/IEC standards, and carries out calibration of test and measurement instruments traceable to national and international standards.

With decades of experience and a strong foundation in academic and industrial collaboration, CEC delivers end-to-end R&D support in electronics—from concept development and calibration to compliance and commercialization

In addition, CEC offers comprehensive consultancy in mechanical parameter measurement, manpower training, feasibility analysis, and compliance-oriented facility planning. With deep technical expertise and a strong focus on quality systems aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards, CEC continues to be a trusted knowledge partner for organizations seeking to advance their technological capabilities.