Automotive applications based on modern processor technology require more complex hardware design than traditional microcontroller solutions: volatile and non-volatile memories are provided external to the device and multiple power supplies are required. This session provides a guide to developing a hardware platform using the S32V234 processor as an example. Topics covered include: power supply design considerations, memory layout and technology, camera and display connectivity, fast interface technology and serial bus physical interfaces. Watch Video Presentation

This presentation will cover the Hardware Security Module (HSM) and how to use the software kits NXP offers, the HSM Security Firmware and HSM Software Development Kit. We will also cover other security features of the device offered by modules like PASS or TDM and their configuration. Watch Video Presentation

As the 5G standard is being defined, high throughput, low latency and a high number of users are among the key requirements to drive 5G services. See how NXP is blending these ingredients to design an optimal hardware architecture to address the challenges of 5G.

Many customers struggle getting their first GUI design running, and often this results in schedule and budget problems. This class covers the issues and SOLUTIONS required to get a Graphical User interface up and running. We provide solutions to standard embedded communication requirements like Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi, and Serial. We present a Case Study of a new product using a touch screen GUI, LEDs and audio to communicate the fluid level and temperature of a beverage container back to the user. We cover the pros and cons of developing your own software or of using proven off-the-shelf solutions based on standard building blocks. We also address the buy vs. make hardware decision and look at time to market and risk factors. The class ends with a demonstration of the solution implemented with an off-the-shelf NXP LPC microcontroller based hardware module and simple custom expansion board.

The standard CAN protocol has been extended into CAN Flexible Data (FD) to provide higher bandwidth while keeping the physical characteristics that have made it the most popular automotive in-vehicle communications protocol . This presentation will provide an overview of the changes to the standard as well as address the challenges faced while rolling out and implementing the technology. Watch Video Presentation

The hottest topic in automotive design today is the concept of the eCockpit -- where all visual functions in the car are controlled across multiple screens and fully integrated for the driver’s convenience. The key technology that enables eCockpit to run on a single processor also offers new capabilities in industrial, embedded and consumer products such as drones, manufacturing HMI interfaces and smart displays. This class will cover the fundamental technologies and architectural techniques in the i.MX 8 processor which enables rich eCockpit functionality, how NXP has implemented the world’s most significant full chip virtualization capabilities in an ARM-based processor and breaks down the eCockpit demo from the Tech Lab.  Watch Video Presentation

The session will consider the use of discrete power MOSFETs in automotive applications such as powertrain, safety, chassis and body control, guiding attendees to the best choice of NXP’s latest silicon and packaging technology. Solutions for motor control for fuel, oil, and water pumps will be highlighted. Watch Video Presentation

This session will present the structure of NXP Yocto layers and mechanism of software delivery. Various architectures (ARM®v7, ARM®v8 and PPC) can be supported, the common software components can be shared by different products (i.MX and QorIQ processors) via the unified NXP Yocto layer which manages the free software and maintained by Yocto community. The commercial software can be delivered via separated layers, QorIQ LS2 SDK is using the mechanism for commercial software delivery, e.g. nsp, openflow, ssp and tcpoffload. The session also introduces how to create Yocto layer for customization changes and commercial products. Watch Video Presentation

Learn about the exciting new Network Function Virtualization use case driving enterprise OEMs and service provider Cloud and premises architectures. Understand the new NXP open standard and optimized NFV system solutions which offers best performance-per-watt. And realize how this NFV software suite, combined with NXP processors, will protect customer CAPEX/OPEX, speed deployment time to market and enable new customer revenue streams.

The two big topics in automotive electronics development in the last five years has been functional safety and security. Sometimes these terms are used synonymously, sometimes completely separately. This thought provoking presentation will explore where the two topics overlap, where they result in contradictory requirements, and indeed whether they are complementary. Watch Video Presentation

Explore the NXP wearable and fitness product roadmap and solutions platform. Watch Video Presentation

This session discusses how the i.MX applications processors interface with the new NXP portfolio. We will review the i.MX processor family and how they can be connected to NXP components to create complete automotive platforms. Watch Video Presentation

In designing cooking appliances, there is ample consideration given to power required from a home's wired electrical system as well as the performance needed to maintain safety and operating temperatures. NXP's solid state RF cooking team has partnered with Wayv Technology to develop a portable food heating appliance using solid state RF energy. This session will cover the key challenges and approaches to delivering energy to heat food in a portable, on-the-go appliance. Watch Video Presentation

Any payment solution, whether it’s an mobile Point-of-Sales (mPOS), laptop, tablet, wearable, or embedded module, needs to be secure, scalable, and easily certified for interoperability. This session explains general considerations for contactless POS terminal designs adressing the most common challenges like the NFC antenna size and position as well as EMVCo L1 analog and digital compliancy. In addition, it will be explained how the latest NFC controller PN5180 is supporting PCI requirements. This session will provide an overview of NXP's products suitable for payment applications as well as selection criteria dependent on the physical terminal design and development targets. Participants will be able to reduce the design risk and speed up their tiem to market by avoiding typical roadblocks during the development of NFC-enabled payment terminals.

This will be a hands-on session covering the Kinetis Software Development Kit (SDK) and Kinetis Expert using the Kinetis Design Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE).  

This hands-on class will walk you through developing two separate applications. First, learn how to leverage a FlexIO driver to add some autonomous monitoring and reaction to sensor data. Secondly, learn how to create a complex parallel interface (TFT driver).

There are many variables to consider when implementing and integrating solid state RF power into a cooking appliance. Cavity size and shape, RF feed type, power, thermals, and configuration all factor into design consideration. This session will cover key consideration and methods of simulating to achieve better system design. Watch Video Presentation

Learn how NXP's Motor Control reference design and control libraries, built on the Kinetis V portfolio, can help you beat deadlines, improve your time to market, and achieve better motor performance. In this hands-on class you will learn how to use NXP's complimentary reference designs and control libraries to get to market quicker with better designs.

Learn how to easily drive powerful three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors which require large field effect transistors (FET). This training will cover how to quickly use a three-phase pre-driver IC in order to control a BLDC motor with protection and diagnosis as well as relevant current and voltage measurements for secure, safe, and accurate control. This course will be based on KDS, Processor Expert MCU agnostic analog software component, and complete Freedom development platform including MCU FRDM-KV10Z, 3-phase FET pre-driver expansion board FRDM-GD3000EVB and a power stage accessory board FRDM-PWRSTG1EVB. All participants will receive a free hardware development kit for BLDC motor control applications support.

Today’s designers are facing ever increasing challenges to protect their intellectual property and products from counterfeiting or unauthorized access. To help customers better understand the solutions offered by NXP, Future’s System Design Center has designed a Secure Access Demo board to showcase the capabilities of the LPC43S57, a microcontroller with integrated security, and the A700X, a tamper resistant secure MCU solution. This class will present an overview of the architecture of a secured system and provide an introduction to the secured elements from NXP. Watch Video Presentation