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Fundamentals of Signal Integrity

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:35:00 EST

Over the span of 45 minutes to 1 hour, test experts Steve Mulawski and John Ziegler of octoScope will provide a thorough understanding of what signal integrity is all about, from a basic definition to signal-integrity test and how to interpret and make proper use of an 'eye diagram' and today's test equipment to bring your design to a successful, trouble-free conclusion.

Along the way, through diagrams, photographs and video demonstrations, you'll be introduced bandwidth/amplitude accuracy, harmonics, edge-speed considerations, lumped-element circuits, impedance, transmission-line discontinuities, lossy lines, inter-symbol interference, jitter and the implications of oscilloscope bandwidth when making measurements.

Fundamentals of MOSFETs for Switching

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:25:00 EST

The MOSFET (metal -oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) is a near-ideal three-terminal component used for linear and switching applications. After a brief overview of the MOSFET's internal structure and operation, this course looks at critical and relevant device parameters to consider when using MOSFETs in their most common switching applications, such basic AC-line control, power-supply design, and motor control (via H-bridge and other topologies). Among the parameters explored are on-resistance, switching time, and thermal performance. The course will also explore important associated issues such as the MOSFET driver and driver requirements (including isolated versus non-isolated drive), circuit protection, packaging, and paralleling MOSFETs, plus design issues and potential problems to take into aware of.

Fundamentals of DSP

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

Discussed in this course are the following topics:

Introduction and brief history of DSPs
Digital Signal Processing vs. DSPs
Diagram of a basic Digital Signal Processing system
Analog-to-digital conversion
Digital signal processor
Usage
Filters
Demonstration

Fundamentals of Multicore Processing

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

This course provides an introduction to multicore processors including usage and selection of the devices. Content includes:

The motives for multicore
A brief history of multicore processors
Multicore hardware models: homogeneous, heterogeneous, and beyond
Multicore software models: AMP, SMP, and virtualization
Programming principles
Using multicore tools
Avoiding the multicore pitfalls
Example processors, tools, and OSs
Trends and predictions

Bridge, Switch, and Router Basics

Thu, 8 Mar 2001 00:00:00 EST

This lecture provides a basic understanding of the technologies and operation of bridges, switches, and routers.

Fundamentals of Audio Networking

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:38:00 EST

In this course, viewers will be presented with an overview of what networked audio truly represents, its applications and current trends. They will then be guided through the Microsoft and Apple ecosystem and how the differ, before starting on an overview of the underlying technologies that make networked audio possible, from the OSI model, TCP/IP stack and protocols to the wired and wireless interface standards that transport the signals. This will be followed by an examination of the many issues that can arise when implementing a networked audio application and how they can be addressed.

Fundamentals of Microcontrollers

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:21:00 EDT

This course provides an introduction to microcontrollers including usage and selection of the devices. It also includes a video explaining showing how to get started with an evaluation kit, as well as a video tour of the VirtuaLab environment.

Fundamentals of Choosing and Using A/D and D/A Converters

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:24:00 EDT

The course looks at analog signal ranges, digital protocols and formats, serial versus parallel interfaces, internal and external references and clocks, drivers and buffers, isolation, and filters--and how their choices affect overall signal-chain performance. The course will focus on tradeoffs and optimizing overall performance so the selected converter meets its potential in your application.

Getting Started with Android Development for Embedded Devices

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:47:00 EDT

Android is an open source platform built by Google that includes an operating system, middleware and applications for the development of devices employing cellular communications. This session takes a look at the design of Android, how it works and how it may be deployed to accelerate the development of a connected device.

Introduction to ARM

Thu, 2 Aug 2001 00:00:00 EDT

This course describes ARM and its architecture. The first module describes the history and evolution of the company. Other modules describe ARM products, including core features, family architecture, Thumb features, AMBA, PrimeCell peripherals, and development tools. The course concludes with a look at the benefits of ARM's partnership programs.

Fundamentals of FPGAs

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 10:39:00 EDT

This course provides an introduction to Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) including usage and selection of devices.

Training for the Programmable Realtime Unit (PRU) on the OMAP-L138/C674x

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:57:00 EST

This training describes the operation of the Programmable Real-Time Unit Subsystem (PRUSS). The PRUSS consists of dual 32-bit RISC cores (referred to as Programmable Real-Time Units, or PRUs), an interrupt controller, local data and instruction memories, and interfaces to capture and manipulate system-wide events and pins. The PRU instruction set is simple and execution times are deterministic. The programmable nature of the PRUs, along with their access to pins and events, provide flexibility in implementing custom peripheral interfaces, power saving techniques, specialized data handling and DMA operations, and in offloading tasks from the other processor cores of the system-on-chip (SoC).

Evaluating Face Tracking Solutions

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 13:59:00 EST

In evaluating and selecting a face tracking solution for camera-enabled products, it is extremely important to employ the correct methodology for an effective face tracking test. This video illustrates applications of face tracking and describes appropriate tests for evaluating face tracking performance, including setting up the test environment and selecting your subjects. It also highlights some of the common mistakes you will want to avoid.

Fundamentals of LTE Physical Layer and Test Requirements

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:48:00 EST

In this course, readers will be taken through the basics of cellular architectures, standards and organizations. After this run through the 'Gs', and comparisons to other standards, such as WiMAX, it will then launch into a description of LTE and its core technologies, including TDD, FDD, OFDMA, SC-OFDM and MIMO. This will be followed by an examination of two key signal characteristics: multipath and fading.

Fundamentals of LED Dimming

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:54:00 EDT

There are issues of power supply and dimming circuitry, LED color shifts, EMI/RFI, visual flicker, and even thermal and mechanical stress to consider. In this course, you'll learn about:

The basic approaches to driving single and multiple LEDs, including analog- and switching-power sources and output control
Issues of dimming range, resolution, color shift, and human perception
Tradeoffs and alternatives to solving dimming design problems
Using the standard Triac-based dimmer with LEDs
How targeted ICs can overcome limitations of conventional dimming approaches

Fundamentals of x86 Architecture

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:13:00 EDT

In this course, you will learn about:The history of the x86 ISA

Why the x86 is a good match for many embedded applications

The range of available processors for embedded applications

Details of several difference Intel cores or microarchitectures

Explanation of instruction set extensions and targeted applications

Memory- and power-management techniques for embedded applications

Software and hardware development platforms

An Internet-accessible hands-on evaluation and development tool

Design Languages for Embedded Systems

Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EDT

This course provides a short tutorial on the basics of some of the most important languages, along with examples of each, that will help you decide which one to investigate for your particular embedded application. Languages covered include Verilog, VHDL, C, C++, Java, Esterel, and SystemC.

Multi-core & Multi-OS: The Future of Embedded Systems

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:37:00 EDT

This webinar includes a briefing from the Mentor Graphics OS engineering team, who will discuss the implementation of Nucleus OS and Linux on the Marvell Sheeva MV78200 Dual-core Embedded Processor.

Fundamentals of Mixed-Signal FPGAs

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:32:00 EDT

The analog domain describes the way things typically work in the real world. By comparison, the digital domain is useful when it comes to storing and manipulating data and making complex decisions based on the results of its data-processing operations. Most people think of FPGAs as being primarily digital devices, but a certain class of mixed-signal FPGAs provide a mixture of programmable analog fabric combined with programmable digital fabric. This opens the door to a wide range of applications along with some very interesting techniques, such as using a soft microprocessor core in the digital fabric to reconfigure the programmable analog fabric on-the-fly.

New C5514/15 DSPs extend the industry's lowest power 16-bit DSP platform

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:51:00 EST

Learn the details of the newest DSP that extend the industry's lowest power 16-bit DSP platform.

Highest Power, Integrated Class-D Amplifiers from TI

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:17:00 EST

This video introduces the 600-W TAS5630 and TAS5631 Class-D amps with PurePath HD technology, featuring TI's closed-loop architecture. These devices deliver the highest stereo output power in the industry, more than twice that of the closest comparable devices.

RF Basics

Wed, 1 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

This course provides an introduction to RF terminology and concepts and how they apply to Freescale's low-power RF products.

MOSFET Basics

Wed, 4 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EDT

This training course provides an overview of MOSFETs (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) and its characteristics. It will also include a user manual that explains various terms related to MOSFET.

Fundamentals of Linear Regulators

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:16:00 EDT

A basic building block in power supply design, linear regulators provide an inexpensive, low noise, and easy-to-use solution for delivering the stable DC voltages needed to power the analog and digital electronics in applications of every type. Yet there's more to these devices than meets the eye - as many an unwary designer has found out. This course will offer designers - especially those working with digital circuits - an overview geared to help them better select and use these vital components.

ESC SV-543- Understanding Sensorless Vector Control for Brushless DC Motors

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:18:00 EDT

This class covers sensorless vector control formulation for Brushless DC (BLDC) motors and its implementation techniques. The class starts with basic theory in terms of BLDC motor model, vector control principle, Clark & Park transformation, PWM modulation, flux observer, and speed and position estimation. Vector control based on sensor and its normal processing is briefly explained. Then the class focuses on processing for a sensorless vector control that does not use position or speed sensors. Specific implementation of the motor model based flux observer and overall sensorless vector control implementation strategy is described. Also, techniques for measuring currents via conventional sensors and using one-shunt reconstruction are explained. Finally, this class demonstrates the performance of sensorless vector control regarding speed regulation and CPU bandwidth usage.