Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) Donates Electronics Educational Kits to UCC

12 Sep 2025

University College Cork (UCC) recently welcomed representatives from ADI’s Cork office to mark a generous philanthropic donation of electronics educational kits to the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the School of Engineering and Architecture. 

This donation marks the celebration of ADI’s 25th anniversary in Cork, highlighting a longstanding and fruitful partnership with UCC. Over the past quarter-century, ADI has played a vital role in supporting UCC’s Electrical and Electronic Engineering students through work placement programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (BE, ME, and MEngSc), as well as offering excellent career opportunities to graduates.  

The company also collaborates with UCC on research initiatives, notably through the Tyndall National Institute, and actively promotes STEM careers in Ireland via programmes such as STEM South West, the Cork Carnival of Science and the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. ADI has consistently supported engineering education at UCC, including the contribution of expert-led modules to graduate programmes. One such example is the specialised module “EE6042 Frequency Synthesizers for Wireless and Cellular Systems,” delivered by Mr. Niall Kearney. 

The donation comprises 55 pairs of educational kits, each consisting of an “ADALM2000 Advanced Active Learning Module” and an “ADALP2000 Analog Parts Kit.” These kits are widely used by second- and third-year Electrical and Electronic Engineering students at UCC, offering exceptional functionality and flexibility for hands-on learning in electronic circuit theory and practice.  

Each kit replicates the capabilities of a full electronic workstation including a power supply, function generator, voltmeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyser, and network analyser within a compact, USB-controlled unit. This contribution will greatly enhance the learning experience of future engineering students at UCC. 

ADI is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Massachusetts, USA, ADI established its first Irish site in Limerick in 1976, which now serves as its European headquarters. Its Cork site, located in the Cork Airport Business Park, was founded in 2000 and has seen continuous growth since. 

The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UCC has been preparing graduates for the electrical, electronic, and microelectronic industries since 1954. These graduates have made significant contributions to the economic development of Cork and beyond. Interest in the programme continues to grow, with approximately 70 students entering the second year of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme this September, following strong performance in UCC’s common entry Engineering programme (CK600). 

Representing ADI on the day were Dr. Olive Murphy, Ms. Áine McCarthy, and Mr. Diarmuid McSwiney. They were welcomed by UCC staff members Ms. Saba Loftus, Ms. Helen Buckley, Prof. Jorge Oliveira, Prof. Peter Parbrook, Prof. Emanuel Popovici, Dr. Kevin McCarthy, Mr. Bruce Graham, Mr. Christian van den Bosch, and Mr. Ralph O’Flaherty.