Date: 17/09/2010

Microchip announces 2nd annual Embedded Designers' Forum

Microchip has launched announced the second annual Embedded Designers' Forum (EDF), a series of training events where hardware and software engineers can learn about innovative technologies. This year the event will showcase Smart Energy, with detailed instruction on the technologies driving intelligent, energy-efficient and connected applications. Microchip will conduct more than 100 live events worldwide, starting on October 19, and a Virtual EDF on November 2. The Virtual EDF will include keynote addresses from Google PowerMeter and Energizer.

Course List

The EDF modules are divided into the following three tracks

Track 1: Smart Energy
--Smart Energy Monitoring
--Smart Power Conversion
--Designing for Optimum Energy Usage
--Signal Conditioning for Embedded Applications

Track 2: Human Interface
--Touch Sensing Solutions for Keys and Sliders
--Touch Screen Sensing and Graphical Displays

Track 3: Connectivity
--Adding USB to Your Embedded Designs
--Exploring MPLAB Development Tools
--Connectivity Solutions for Embedded Designs


Microchip says that the attendees will enjoy significant discounts on a broad range of Microchip Development Tools and the attendees will also receive a coupon to attend one class of their choice at any of Microchip's Regional Training Centers.