SAN FRANCISCO — Tools and techniques for making “eToast” are the focus of one of the 30 new classes scheduled for the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Spring 2000 in Chicago. ESC Spring offers an exceptional educational program of 98 classes and tutorials on such topics as intelligent automotive electronics, open source programming, and embedded Internet appliances, including the class,… “Internet-Accessible Home Appliances-How to Make eToast.”

Running from February 28 through March 2, 2000 at Chicago's McCormick Place South, ESC Spring features an expanded academic program and a three-day product exhibition for designers, engineers and managers working with embedded systems. With a faculty of top industry professionals, the conference offers timely information on the latest industry innovations and trends and provides practical training in embedded fundamentals, such as object-oriented design, real-time operating systems, and debugging strategies.

“The Embedded Systems Conferences provide the tools and building blocks for engineers, product designers and managers to keep ahead of the learning curve and stay competitive,” said Steve Weitzner, group president of Miller Freeman's Electronic Group, which produces the Embedded Systems Conferences. “The broad scope of classes and tutorials is particularly valuable for professionals seeking cross-training in hardware and software disciplines, in order to better manage the development of highly integrated systems.”

The conference kicks off on Monday, February 28 with eight full-day tutorials featuring topics such as embedded architectures, C++ programming, and project management. Ninety-minute classes, covering introductory to advanced topics, begin on Tuesday, February 29, and run through Thursday, March 2.

Tools and techniques to connect everyday devices to the Internet are a highlight of the conference with 15 sessions related to the topic. In addition to “Internet-Accessible Home Appliances – How to Make eToast,” other examples include:

— How to Write Jini Applications Using Embedded Java Application Environment
— Overview of GPS Protocols
— TCP/IP Networking
— Implementing Web-Based Management of Networked Devices

ESC Spring 2000 also features new classes on embedded technologies for the automotive industry, including a two-part class on the European automotive standard, OSEK/VDK, and several classes on Controller Area Networking. Courses covering Linux and GNU development environments are among three new classes whose addition reflects the growing popularity of open source software tools for embedded systems.

For attendees new to embedded systems and managers who require solid background on the basics, the conference also offers a full spectrum of introductory classes3/4many offered for the first time in Chicago. These include “Embedded Systems 101,” “Buy an RTOS, Build a RTOS or Do I Even Need a RTOS?” and “Hardware in the Loop Simulation.”

In addition to the academic program, the Embedded Systems Conference Spring features a three-day product exhibition with more than 160 exhibitors displaying the latest in hardware, software and services for engineers and designers working with embedded systems. Other special events include a keynote speech and a special guest lecture, as well as a panel discussion on the open source movement in embedded systems.

 
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