FREE DESIGN WORKSHOPS
in the Exhibition Theatre

Free access to technical workshops presented by experts from the leading suppliers of embedded solutions and development tools. Presenters all come with technical backgrounds from within the engineering and applications groups of their companies. These sessions will advance your knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies and enhance your ability to do better embedded systems development. The design workshops are located on the exhibition floor within easy reach of stands and the coffee area.


Daily Overviews:

Wednesday, 1^st October

Steve Bitton, TechOnline - Fundamentals of Microcontrollers
Chris Hills, Phaedrus Systems - Debugging is difficult: so why do it?
Dirk Grossmann, Vector Informatik - Specifics of Embedded Software for FlexRay
Peter Hoogenboom, Green Hills Software - Multicore Challenges and Solutions
Carsten Lehbrink, Nokia-Qt Software - Sharing Code across Embedded Linux and WinCE

LIVE TEARDOWN 1 - the Estes Micro-Tiger Helicopter

Estes Micro-Tiger Helicopter is an indoor helicopter that employs a Motion Automatic Sensing Controller (MASC) technology that lets both beginners and experienced pilots enjoy the thrill of steering like a real helicopter by tilting your wrist left and right.

To see what makes the Micro-Tiger tick, come witness this Live Tear Down, performed by Steve Bitton, Technology Analyst for TechOnline.


Thursday, 2^nd October

Matt Lee, XJTAG - Boundary Scan Testing for Hardware Reliability
Andrei Gorine, McObject - Indexes Boost Performance and Minimize Footprint in Embedded Software
Peter Hoogenboom, Green Hills Software - Higher Security through RTOS and Static Source Code Analysis
David Giles, Software Test Tools Manager, Hitex (RS Components) - The RS Embedded Development Platform (EDP) Explained
Francesco Falanga,  NUMONYX - Designing Firmware for a NAND based memory system

LIVE TEARDOWN 2 - the Microsoft XBOX 360 Steering Wheel

The wireless wheel simulates all the resistance and force of driving, immersing you in a relentless and unparalleled racing experience. Featuring sleek design and cutting edge technology like dual Rumble motors and powerful Force Feedback, the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel is a masterpiece of form and function.

To see what’s inside the Microsoft XBOX 360 Steering Wheel, come witness this Live Tear Down, performed by Steve Bitton, Technology Analyst for TechOnline.

To learn more about Product Teardowns go to www.teardown.com