The most difficult step of the development cycle is moving from concept to prototype. The second is moving from prototype to production. Wearables are no exception. This class will first compare and contrast open source reference designs that are available to prototype wearable projects today. In the second half, using Freescale reference designs as a case study, we will cover the challenges and resources available to enable a project to move into manufacturing and production.

This session will introduce the standard AUTOSAR concepts and the Freescale AUTOSAR production grade software. The hands-on will focus on using the AUTOSAR MCU Abstraction Layer drivers (MCAL), AUTOSAR real-time operating system (OS) and getting started with an automotive application. The session will include a step-by-step approach, guiding the audience through the software configuration, code generation and up to running the application on a Freescale automotive microcontroller.

Accelerometers, Magnetometers, Gyroscopes, Pressure Sensors. Gathering sensor data at 400 samples per second, on 9 axes, results in 700 MB of data per day. This hands-on class will show what information is contained in sensor data and how to reduce the amount of recorded data dramatically without any major loss of targeted information. They will then compare data between dumb and intelligent data loggers, and understand the techniques used to compress the information.

Accelerometers, Magnetometers, Gyroscopes, Pressure Sensors. Gathering sensor data at 400 samples per second, on 9 axes, results in 700 MB of data per day. This hands-on class will show what information is contained in sensor data and how to reduce the amount of recorded data dramatically without any major loss of targeted information. They will then compare data between dumb and intelligent data loggers, and understand the techniques used to compress the information.

Use Kinetis software development kit (KSDK) to enable 802.15.4 connectivity for multiple MCU platforms. This training will describe key features of MCR20A stand-alone transceiver, and hands-on training KSDK and 802.15.4 software stack to migrate connectivity applications across Kinetis MCUs. After joining this session, the attendee will be able to add 2.4GHz connectivity to their design using multiple Kinetis platforms like FRDM-K64F, FRDM-KL43 and FRDM-KL46.

A guide to using the Manufacturing tool. Learn how to install and use the Manufacturing tool on Freescale reference boards and modify the tool for use in your own application.

This session will cover some simple definitions of ESD and EOS while explaining the important differences in the energy involved and the resulting damage. The session will also review PCB design techniques for improving system robustness.

The much-anticipated i.MX 7 series is designed for IoT applications, point-of-sale products and a host of other cost-sensitive embedded applications. This class will reveal additional details of this next-generation i.MX series, focusing on security, processing capabilities and low-power technology.

Accelerometers, Magnetometers, Gyroscopes, Pressure Sensors. Gathering sensor data at 400 samples per second, on 9 axes, results in 700 MB of data per day. This hands-on class will show what information is contained in sensor data and how to reduce the amount of recorded data dramatically without any major loss of targeted information. They will then compare data between dumb and intelligent data loggers, and understand the techniques used to compress the information.

Dr. Todd Hubing of Clemson University shares his vast expertise regarding the impact of transmission line design on EMC performance of electronic control systems. In automotive systems, the wiring harnesses play a key role in coupling electronic noise to and from the components. Shielding and filtering the wiring harness and connector generally are not viable options, so it is important to address cable coupling issues with proper board-level design practices. This session will cover various cable-coupling mechanisms and grounding strategies. It also will include the options available at the board level for ensuring automotive components don't put excessive noise on the harness and that noise on the harness doesn't affect the proper operation of the component circuitry.

The material presented will focus on the basic principles and physics of electromagnetic energy.  It will be presented in easy to understand language with plenty of diagrams. Attendees will discover how understanding the behavior of EM fields can help to design PCBs that will be more robust and have better electromagnetic compatibality performance. This is not rocket science, but an easy to understand application of PCB geometry.

Introducing a temperature dependent current limit for motor drivers. This thermal management scheme ensures high efficient operation by reducing switching losses when motor is experiencing heavy loads or binding. In the presentation we will discuss factors determining power dissipation in a motor driver integrated circuit examining dynamic and steady state operation and their effect on junction temperature. We will review how to calculate an estimate of power dissipation using the information provided in a typical motor driver data sheet. With an understanding how power is dissipated in a motor driver, we will introduce a new system using temperature dependent current limit that will protect both the driver and the motor. Presented by Thomas Zemites Presented at DwF Silicon Valley - March 26, 2015 Session ID: AMF-IND-T0987

The training will focus on the DDR controller used in the i.MX53 and i.MX6 series processors. It will include operation, register programming and calibration techniques to properly tune the various DDR types supported: LPDDR2, DDR2 and DDR3. Hardware layout considerations will also be discussed. Presented by Mark Middleton Presented at DwF Silicon Valley - March 26, 2015 Session ID: AMF-DES-T1060

How to develop a proper GUI with FreeMASTER and integrate it to a MCU for development and debugging purposes.  FTF-ACC-F1244

Intelligent connected devices and consumer products are getting smaller and more feature rich thanks to awesome high-value microcontrollers like the i.MX 6 applications processors or K60 families. But with these powerful compact microcontrollers comes the challenge of interconnecting many peripherals, GPIOs and power onto ever shrinking printed circuit boards. In this session, embedded hardware developers will learn how to optimize the GPIO and peripheral pin assignments and save time and space in the PCB design - especially in getting the IO assignments into the schematics and PCB with a streamlined, controlled approach.

In this session, we will first depict the revolutionary 2X faster go-to-market path to launch a device, then illustrate why MicroEJ for Kinetis helps to reduce the B.O.M cost of our customers. MicroEJ enables IoT innovation, reduces time to prototype and product, and also supports a dynamic Apps go-to-market strategy, by leveraging new capabilities such as ultra-fast simulation, prototyping, as well as product customization after deployment in the field driving larger market share for IoT OEMs. This session includes a large and comprehensive technical summary of MicroEJ for Kinetis components. The solution Kinetis+MicroEJ leverages the 10+ million software engineering community providing them a modern smartphone-like software factory for embedded systems to target fast moving markets such as building automation, white goods, healthcare, industrial control, wearables, automotive, consumer, etc.

Linux is the state of the art software used to enable Freescale LS102x platforms. Freescale provides a custom SDK and a set of networking software build on top of Linux kernel. In order to improve customer performance, it needs a way to analyze the existing performance of the software and find ways to improve it. CodeWarrior IDE is a development environment targeted to debug and analyze Freescale platforms. Software analysis component from CodeWarrior help Freescale developers to analyze the performance of their code running on Linux on LS102x targets. Using CodeWarrior analysis tools, you are able to trace your system execution at multiple levels: system level, kernel level, and user level. Using CodeWarrior analysis tools, developers are able to easy configure, collect and analyze the trace. Performance profilers are available to show the performance of the analyzed system.

This session will provide an introduction to the Freescale MQX™ RTOS.