Thambipillai Srikanthan
Director
Centre for High Performance Embedded Systems (CHiPES)

Architecture-centric Algorithms and Design Methodologies For Embedded Systems -- A CHiPES Overview

As pressure continues to achieve higher levels of device integration while reducing cost, size, complexity and power consumption, the need to devise architecture-centric efficient algorithms has become very crucial. While chip designers and manufacturers constantly push the envelope of technological and design constraints, design methodologies must be capable of overcoming continuing NRE and TTM pressures, particularly so in uncertain market conditions.

This talk will focus on the R&D efforts in architecture-centric algorithms and design methodologies for embedded systems. Through first-hand experiences of developing in-house solutions for industry-led research, the talk will first outline the strategies for creating IP through algorithm innovation and novel design methodologies. The role of architecture-centric algorithms and design methodologies that are capable of achieving the delicate balance of performance, power consumption, form factor and cost in embedded systems will be emphasized. Examples of IP creation will be given based on on-going R&D projects at the Center for High Performance Embedded Systems (CHiPES), NTU, Singapore. This talk will also address the inter play between design methodologies and architecture-centric algorithm development towards realizing commercially viable embedded solutions.

Chris Tiong
Marketing Manager, Taiwan & ASEAN
Tektronix

Efficiently Triggering, Debugging & Decoding of Serial Data Buses

In this session, we'll look at key trends in the design of low speed serial buses, including RS-232, I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN and FlexRay design in the consumer electronics, industrial controls, medical equipment and automotive industries. We will focus on some of the key technical challenges such as synchronizing the CAN nodes in the CAN network, simultaneously viewing the CAN/LIN protocol data from two segments of the network and characterizing the network. An overview of Tektronix' timing and protocol decoding software solution that helps address these challenges will be followed with a demonstration of some key measurements such as protocol decoding of traffic, oscillator tolerance, eye diagram analysis, and bus utilization.

Francis Choi
Practice Manager
Telelogic

Model Driven Development for Embedded and Real-Time Systems.

Today’s incredibly competitive embedded and real time systems and software development market is not just more cutthroat than ever before, project complexity and client expectations have expanded exponentially as well. With the pressure to be first to market and the cost of time to market delays measurable by hundreds of thousands of dollars of lost opportunity cost, it comes as no surprise that managers are looking for a solution that can help manage the diverse pressures of meeting productivity goals while simultaneously assuring quality.

This presentation will discuss on how to optimize the development process in the embedded and real time systems environment. Help your organisation optimize productivity and ensure quality in the deliverables to customers.

Chandran Nair
Managing Director
National Instruments Southeast Asia

Breaking the Multicore Programming Barrier – With Dataflow Paradigm

Multicore systems are a reality today. Programming multicore systems can add a significant level of complexity if traditional techniques are employed. Dataflow paradigm has been long seen as a viable alternative for targeting multicore systems. In this session, we will explore the dataflow paradigm in-depth to understand how it can help target multicore systems/architectures for embedded design today without having to change their programming styles significantly. We will dissect the pros and cons of using such an approach to design, prototype and deploy embedded systems and look at cases where this approach is being used successfully.

Key Takeaways: Attendees will learn the natural advantage of data-flow programming architecture when it comes to multicore systems and how they can leverage the advantages of multicore architectures for embedded design today without having to relearn complex programming paradigms.

Chai Kok Soon
Regional Technical Account Manager
Wind River

Mobile Internet Devices (MID) are getting popular for consumers who only need performance sufficient to provide access to the Internet content and services. We will discuss what is a MID and why a widely adopted open source platform will be required by the MID market. We will discuss how the market leading open source platform from Intel and Wind River creates an ecosystem of third party and open source applications that will shorten time to market for the MIDs. The manufacturers will also be able to deliver MIDs with lower development cost and right performance. We will also look into the software stack available in the application-ready software platform allowing developers to concentrate on developing value-added applications and services for this industry.

Colin Chew
Regional Product Marketing Manager
Wavecom Asia Pacific Ltd.

A fully embedded wireless solution

In the ever-changing technology landscape, developers demand lower costs, greater integration, more features & better performance. In this presentation, we will illustrate how Wavecom fully utilizes the embedded ARM9 core with its real-time operating system to deliver cutting edge performance. This new fully embedded product is called the Wireless Microprocessor series. This product provides not only cellular capabilities but also functions as a fully programmable processor where developers can embed their own applications. This processor also has added features that Plug-In capabilities that include GPS, Bluetooth, Internet Protocols, etc. To further enhance the integration, Wavecom has the new inSIM which is a fully embedded SIM silicon within the product.