The new i.MX 6DualPlus and i.MX 6QuadPlus processors integrate multiple ARM® Cortex®-A9 cores and build upon the solid foundation of first-generation i.MX 6Dual and i.MX 6Quad processors by more than doubling the graphics performance and improving memory utilization by more than 50 percent. Learn about enhanced versions of 3D, 2D and composition GPUs, a newly optimized 64-bit DDR3/LVDDR3/LPDDR2-1066 memory interface to increase bus bandwidth, and more embedded SRAM, as well as added pre-fetch and resolve engines These new processors are ideal for automotive instrument clusters and infotainment systems, as well as medical equipment, industrial HMI, digital signage and media streaming applications. Watch Video Presentation

An overview of the i.MX 6 series of applications processors. Learn about the features, target applications and enablement of these performance scalable multicore platforms that include single-, dual- and quad-core families based on the ARM® Cortex® architecture, based on Cortex-A7, Cortex-A9 and combined Cortex-A9 + Cortex-M4 solutions up to 1.2 GHz. Watch Video Presentation

Combining traditional MCU features with high voltage analog components in a single chip saves you system cost. An integral solution that improves quality and reduces footprint. This is an overview of the S12 MagniV MCU family for closure solutions such as window lift, sunroof, and sliding doors.

The RF content of connected devices has been increasing dramatically the last couple of years. The increasing bandwidth demand has driven the requirements of the RF chain to higher levels. The RF MMICs from NXP Smart Antenna Solutions give designers of connected devices freedom of antenna placement while achieving higher performance. This class will show the increasing requirements and complexity and NXPs answer to this challenge. Watch Video Presentation

This session is a high level introduction to the problems to tackle for automated driving and sensor fusion applications. It describes NXP’s BlueBox solution, the first motion-planning system to address the stringent safety, power and processing performance requirements of the world’s top automakers. This session will also review BlueBox performance capabilities required to analyze driving environments, assess risk factors and then direct the car’s behavior. Watch Video Presentation

Ultra Wide Band (UWB) is just about to enter the automotive space. UWB in automotive NXP enables new convenience and functional safety use cases and an increased level of security. In this session we will discuss UWB - RF technology used in the automotive domain, specifically for secure car access systems. We provide an overview of customer needs and explain advanced features and the potential of this brand new NXP solution. Watch Video Presentation

With the trend of frequent and remote software updates on the vehicle, the need of managing this properly at the microcontroller is critical. This session will present the challenges on microcontroller reprogramming and how our S32K144 microcontroller properly addresses it safe and efficiently.

This session will highlight the advantages of Bluetooth® smart mesh technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). It will focus on the ease of use and low cost of deployment of a mesh network in IoT applications, using an interactive smart mesh implementation on Kinetis KW41Z MCU as a demo vehicle, thus helping demonstrate how this device is an ideal solution for smart mesh customers.

This paper will examine the use of an i.MX 6 IOT Gateway working together with a Cloud Services Platform (CSP), to collect and transmit data from a temperature sensor. The design options for seamless data transmission from device, to gateway, to cloud and then to a hand-held Smartphone will be considered and presented using Mentor Embedded Linux, Nucleus as well as Cloud Service Platforms.

As the US Government prepares to mandate Car-to-Car communication in the US, the car industry is gearing up to provide cars which support this Dedicated Short Range Communications technology. We look at what benefits this will bring to road users, how the ITS-G5 standard is being deployed around the globe, and the challenges faced by the Car industry in bringing this to market, and NXP’s leadership role in this deployment. Watch Video Presentation

This session will cover emerging trends in crypto acceleration APIs, their benefits, and NXP's roadmap for supporting them. Watch Video Presentation

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.

The innovative LPC portfolio of MCUs, based on ARM® Cortex®-M cores, continues to expand to support next-generation performance, power, security and connectivity needs for many applications. This session will provide an overview of the LPC MCU portfolio, focusing on the latest products and enablement available today. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to find the right solution to get started with an LPC-based design.

Designing solid state RF solutions to deliver controllable, high efficiency energy for consumer cooking appliances requires designers to carefully consider size, cost, and performance objectives. This session will cover NXP's approach to a scalable, modular platform for delivering controllable RF energy for integration into cooking appliances. Watch Video Presentation

Review of RF Power Amplifier Fundamentals needed to find the best solutions. Watch Video Presentation

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.

Start developing with Kinetis MCUs using the industry's most extensive tools and enablement offerings. Learn about the Kinetis Software Development Kit (SDK), Kinetis Design Studio, Kinetis Bootloader, FreeRTOS and other real-time operating systems.

This session will provide a demonstration led by the instructor that showcases how you can develop end products using the application solution kit (ASK) for QorIQ LS1043A processors. Watch Video Presentation

Experience the power of market leading real time operating system, FreeRTOS and Kinetis MCUs. Learn with experts about the FreeRTOS and how to enable FreeRTOS on Kinetis MCU's: Creating a Kinetis SDK project with FreeRTOS and Kinetis Design Studio, configure it for best code size and performance, debug it with Kernel Awareness in Eclipse and how to get detailed application and systems performance data using FreeRTOS+Trace performance analysis tools.

CARE enables hospitals and long-time care facilities to better measure, control and manage the overall patient satisfaction by combining a unique NFC-based patient skin-attached sticker and NFC enabled mobile devices with a care application and SMARTRAC's Internet of Things platform SMART COSMOS. The comprehensive solution provides a truly improved patient management, safety and comfort.