This session will provide an introduction to developing Made For iPod (MFi) accessories including audio, non-audio, CarPlay, AirPlay and HomeKit applications based on NXP microcontrollers (MCUs), microprocessors (MPUs), HomeKit Software Development Kit (SDK), MFi SDK, and software from NXP Professional Services.

The course will detail RFC 7668 (6LoBLE), Bluetooth® low energy 4.2 and the Internet protocol support profile that are used to transport IPv6 frames in an IoT environment. The demo will be based on the Kinetis KW41 MCU.

Brillo is a lightweight OS based on Android for connected devices with a small footprint that is open, extensible and secure. Brillo extends the Android platform to all your connected devices so they are easy to set up and work seamlessly with each other and your smartphone. It comes with 'Weave' Googles communication API, which easily allows Brillo devices to communicate and exchange with each other or store data in the cloud. In this class we will introduce you to Brillo and how NXP has worked with Google to bring Brillo to the i.MX 6UltraLite processor and other platforms. Watch Video Presentation

Advancing technology has brought down the cost of 24 GHz radar system significantly bringing a whole range of new applications into reach. Historically radar was a pure military and industrial application due to high application costs. With the latest generation of NXP BiCMOS technology this has changed. A 24 GHz radar frontend can now be fully integrated into a single IC bringing the costs and power dissipation down to consumer levels. This opens up a whole range of applications which were previously not possible. This lecture will show the possibilities of radar in different applications such as presence detection and consumer drone collision avoidance. A live demonstration based on first test chips in combination with ARM processors will be given.

This session explain how to achieve a higher level of security with NXP's latest NFC controller solution with customizable firmware, the PN7462, using a Secure Access Module (SAM) for applications like corporate access. The session follows the NFC access control hands-on workshop with a particular focus on security. In this session the PN7462 development kit will be used to demonstrate how high security using MIFARE DESFire EV1 and a SAM can be achieved.

By adding NFC to a door lock, the same smartcard technology that protects some of the world’s most valuable objects can now be brought to everyday places like homes, apartment buildings, and hotels. An NFC-enabled smartphone can be used to configure the lock, so homeowners can grant temporary access to a specific person or group. This hands-on session demonstrates how the latest NFC controller solution with customizable firmware, the PN7462, can be used for access applications. For the demonstration the PN7462 development kit will be used together with the software example to develop a door access application.

As consumers embrace the ease-of-use and convenience of contactless payment, global retailers continue to invest in electronic mPOS solutions, with the market projected to grow to more than 80 M installed units by 2018 (IHS Research). mPOS equipment manufacturers need technology designed to address this growth, while meeting security and battery life requirements of the latest mobile payment technologies. The Tower POS development tool (TWR-POS-K81) showcases the capabilities of the Kinetis K81 microcontroller along with the expandable tower system, including the latest NFC controller PN5180 as well as a contact reader interface (TDA8035). A demo application is showing the EMVL1 functionality for NFC and contact transactions. Development tools will be available for all participants of this sessions. Watch Video Presentation

New entrepreneurs and innovators today can quickly prototype, thanks to the new Maker movement. This seemingly endless world of possibilities, however, hits a strong limitation when it comes to manufacturing a product in mass production, due to a missing step, or link, between making a proof of concept and manufacturing it. This speech, will show how SECO picked up on the gap between Makers and Industry, by fusing its embedded expertise with the newly acquired Maker Movement experience, through its community movement and board: UDOO.

This technical lecture presents how Toradex built a balancing robot demo application using the new i.MX 7's heterogeneous asymmetric architecture. i.MX 7 features a secondary Cortex-M4, which can be used for real-time or low-power applications. We will discuss how to make use of the secondary core with a FreeRTOS based firmware implementing the closed loop controller to keep the robot balanced upright. On the powerful main CPU complex, a dual Cortex-A7, Linux is running a Qt based user interface. We will go into details about the rpmsg/OpenAMP based messaging offerings provided by NXP. The robot demo application makes use of rpmsg to communicate between the two independently running processor cores and operating systems.

This class will show the benefits of NXP devices for 3D printing technology. The lecture will look at using microcontrollers, analog products, MOSFETs and other standard products as well as software algorithms like BLDC motor control to create a 3D printer.

Learn how to improve your design cycle time and system efficiency with the new Kinetis Motor Suite (KMS) software solution. Built on the high performance Kinetis V Series MCUs, KMS makes motor control simple for any experience level. In this hands-on class we will take you from initially turning you own motor to building your first custom application using KMS. Bring your own PMSM motor and learn how to get it spinning and tuned in minutes.

All MOSFETs are NOT the same, a truism particularly relevant to motor control. The session will explain how feedback from 50+ companies active in this field has given rise to NXP’s unique MOSFET portfolio and roadmap designed specifically for battery-powered motor control applications. From drones and power tools, to vacuum cleaners and electric lawnmowers, NXP now offers exceptional power components to compliment the company’s microcontroller products. The latest 300A MOSFETs and example Freedom board designs will be demonstrated. Watch Video Presentation

ODP and DPDK are open-source project that defines a standard set of APIs for data-plane to be used across the different network processor architectures. This session details how the standard DPDK and ODP APIs are being mapped to NXP data-path acceleration for specific packet processing elements (packet IO, classification, scheduling, crypto, etc.). It also propose various possible API extensions to get additional performance on NXP SoCS. This presentation will cover how the ODP and DPDK can provide the necessary infrastructure for virtualized environments.

The LS1012A is the newest member of the QorIQ LS family, combining high-performance CPUs with line-rate packet processing. Learn more about this new class of product, including the many innovations made possible by its small form-factor and low power dissipation. Watch Video Presentation

There are many new technological developments in the medical field that require the use of controlled RF power for several advanced therapeutic treatments. Various levels of RF power at various frequencies are used in procedures such as microwave ablation (tumor destruction), electrosurgery (cut, coagulate, desiccate and fulgurate tissue), diathermy (treatment for rheumatoid arthritis) and thermage (skin rejuvenation). This session will cover innovative RF solutions that NXP has developed for these applications.

Introduction to QN9020 development board and SDK and design with QN9020 for wearables and IoT devices plus integration NXP BLE features into iOS or Android app.

About a decade ago, NXP introduced its first generation Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) radio, to help connecting hearing impaired persons with the digital world. Today, besides medical applications, NFMI is also being used in consumer devices to reduce power consumption and not be affected by body tissue absorption. NXP NFMI allows for hearable and wearable devices that can fit inside an ear canal or be worn on the body. Power levels are low enough to run for a week on a single ZnAir battery. Applications include truly wireless earbuds, implantable electronics, body area networks, under water communication devices, and many other low power.

The problem of smartphones running out of battery power too soon during the day is well known and in response new fast charging standards have been introduced, ranging from multi-level output ones like USB Power Delivery and Quick Charge to 5V/multi-Amp proprietary Direct Charging protocols. This drives the demand for AC/DC converters with high efficiency over an adjustable 3-20V range, small size, good load step response and very low no-load power. NXP introduces a complete AC/DC fast charging system covering all these requirements, comprising the TEA1936 fly-back controller, the TEA1993/98 synchronous rectifier and the TEA190x family of protocol controllers that communicate with the device to be charged. The TEA190x family supports all mainstream fast charging protocols, is highly configurable and enhances charger safety by an extensive set of hardware integrated protection features.

The mil/aero industry is experiencing an increasing demand for COTS DO-254 safety critical solutions. Trends such as the digitization of cockpits, commercial technology complexity, and the use of common avionics subsystems in military and commercial aircraft have solidified the need for DO-254 compliance in military platforms. DO-254 certification was traditionally achieved using costly custom built systems; however, cost-effective COTS modules are now becoming the hardware of choice to reduce the applicant’s risk, time to market, and budget concerns while meeting stringent certification requirements. We will discuss the benefits and concerns of implementing COTS modules for DO-254 certification.

Countless devices are joining the Internet of Things (IoT) daily. It is a key requirement that the device architecture of the device itself is secure; above and beyond the mandatory connection privacy. Embedded devices also require a device security approach that can follow future security trends, changes, and threats throughout their entire product lifecycle. This session looks at reported cases of device vulnerability in the industry, available technology, and best practices for designing secure connected products. Based and built on the Digi ConnectCore for i.MX6UL connected SOM platform, and without the traditional burden of effort related to design and implementation.