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Embedded Masterclass Explores Multicore Options and Challenges

Publication date on this website: 07/04/2010

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Company: UK Embedded Masterclass - May 6th & 11th

Summary:

Presentation will outline some of the technical challenges associated with the design of multicore based embedded systems as well as the challenges involved in migrating existing systems from current single core processing to multicore processing.

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At this year's UK Embedded Masterclass event, Engineer Paul Tingey from Wind River will give a presentation that will outline some of the technical challenges associated with the design of multicore based embedded systems as well as the challenges involved in migrating existing systems from current single core processing to multicore processing. The Embedded Masterclass takes place near Cambridge on the 6th May and in Reading on the 10th May. http://www.embedded-masterclass.com "Among the many advances in technology that have recently changed embedded technology, perhaps the most seismic for software developers is the move away from single-core and towards multicore processing," said Paul Tingey, System Architect with Wind River. "It's a move which has provided challenges and opportunities in equal measure." This presentation will outline the differences between various software architectures for mutlicore systems (such as Symmetric Multi-Processing (SMP) and Asymmetric Multi-Processing) and discuss the conditions under which these differing architectures are best used. Paul Tingey has been with Wind River for more than nine years and now works within the Alliances team to strengthen the bonds between Wind River's products and those of their strategic silicon and hardware partners. Paul's professional interests include standards-based technologies (such as Carrier Grade Linux and AdvancedTCA) as well as real-time technologies such as VxWorks. "We are very pleased to have Paul presenting on such an important topic," said Richard Blackburn, Event Organiser. "Our aspiration is to provide electronic and embedded systems engineers with a truly worthwhile and productive day; a chance to learn about new technologies and explore new approaches. Symmetric Multi-Processing is a hot topic at the moment and I feel sure there are many engineers who would be curious to hear what Paul has to say on this issue, especially as Paul has a great deal of real-world experience in this field." A major change to this year's event is the banning of Power Point. This year, the engineers delivering the technical presentations will be limited to a whiteboard, a flip chart and handouts. Based on feedback from previous years, the organisers see this change as a way to improve the overall experience for delegates. "Power Point is great but it does have certain limitations," said Masterclass organizer Richard Blackburn. "We think that abandoning Power Point will give the presenters more freedom to talk with passion about their topic and will lend itself to a more interactive and fluid performance. It will also mean that engineers will no longer have to sit through an endless parade of bullet points. Our objective is always to create a day that embedded engineers will really value. This has been a brave but necessary step forward for us." This year's half-day workshops also include 'An Introduction to Embedded Linux', 'Porting Code to an SMP platform for 2x Speed', 'A Guide to Writing Device Drivers' and 'Applying Time Triggered Software'. Attendance at the Embedded Masterclass, including the series of 40-minute technical presentations, is free to embedded engineers and technology managers. The half-day workshops are £95.00+VAT. Engineers are advised to register early, as space at the event is limited. Registration is on-line at: www.embedded-masterclass.com, or drop an email to richard@energi-tech.co.uk

Contact:
Embedded Masterclass Contact: Richard Blackburn richard@energi-tech.co.uk +44 (0)1603 278228