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ADI in Applications
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EES-001: Processors in Test, Measurement and Control (Nov 2009) Presenter: Anders Frederiksen This 43 minute Engineer-to-Engineer Session provides an overview of the Test Measurement and Control (TM&C) market, specifically geared towards the value of programmable processors. During this module, you will find information on Analog Devices processor families and the value each of the architectures brings into the 4 categorized markets. Besides processor value, this training contains highlights of different applications where these processors have been and continue to be used. Finally, a highlight on some partners and the value they bring into the market and how these are helpful when deploying a solution on TM&C. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Audio Files (mp3): Part 1, Part 2 |
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EES-002: ADI Solutions for Video Surveillance Equipment (Nov 2009) Presenter: Michael Long This 50 min. module provides an overview of Analog Devices' products and solutions, including the Blackfin processor, for various video surveillance applications in the security market. Signal chain overviews of the broad ADI portfolio, as well as key partners, are included. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Audio Files (mp3): Part 1, Part 2 |
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EES-003: Processors in Portable Healthcare (Nov 2009) Presenter: Rich Murphy This 15 min module provides an overview of the evolving trends and requirements within select portable healthcare applications, mainly EKG/ECG and AEG. It features the Blackfin processor portfolio and highlights the solutions it helps customers achieve when designing solutions for these applications. A key development partner is also featured. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Audio File (mp3) |
Getting Started
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EES-004: SHARC Processors Overview (Oct 2009) Presenter: David Miller This 46 min Engineer-to-Engineer Session provides an overview of the SHARC Processor family from Analog Devices. During this module, you will find information on SHARC processors and the value the SHARC architecture brings to a variety of applications. This presentation will not go into deep technical details but will cover the architecture of the SHARC at a fairly high level. You will also be provided with information about available hardware and software development tools from Analog Devices to assist with product development. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Audio Files (mp3): Part 1, Part 2 |
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SHARC 2146x Processor Overview (Nov 2008) Presenter: Ramdas Chary This 60 min. module provides an overview of the SHARC 2146x Processors, the newest members of the SHARC Processor family. It provides an in depth look at the key features of the 2146x family such as Variable instruction size execution, DDR2 DRAM controller, thermal diode, media local bus interface. Recommend viewing the SHARC Processor overview if this is user's first look at the SHARC Processor family. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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SHARC Processor Overview (Sep 2008) Presenter: David Miller This 29 min. module provides an overview of the SHARC Processor Family. This webcast covers SHARC Processors target markets, advantages, hardware overview, IP, DMA, peripherals, concluding with additional support and resources. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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Blackfin® Core Architecture (Jul 2007) Presenter: George Kadziolka This 55 min. module introduces the Blackfin family, which includes the Blackfin processors, tools and other development support that's available. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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Basics of Building a Blackfin® Application (Jan 2006) Presenter: Joe Beauchemin This 54 min. module describes the basic software build process of VisualDSP++, specific Blackfin Programming "Gotchas" and basic code optimization strategies. Users will see an example demonstrating "Zero Effort" Optimization by using built-In Optimizer and Cache.
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Interfacing Blackfin® with Audio and Video Peripherals (May 2006) Presenter: David Katz This 43 min. module will familiarize the user with the principles behind connecting Blackfin processors to audio and video devices. It is recommended that users have some basic working knowledge of audio and video fundamentals.
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Introduction to VDK (Sep 2006) Presenter: Ken Atwell This 27 min. module provides an overview of the VisualDSP++ Kernel. A demonstration shows the basics of building and debugging VDK projects. Users should have previous experience with operating systems as well as a basic knowledge of software terminology.
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Introduction to VisualDSP++® Tools (Jan 2006) Presenter: Nicole Wright This 30 min. module provides an overview of the VisualDSP++ Tools. For demonstration purposes, the ADSP-BF537 EZ-KIT Lite is used as the target. Users will learn quick tips on how to analyze their applications and fine tune them. An Ethernet application is also be created and run on the EZ-KIT Lite.
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Multimedia Starter Kit (Sep 2006) Presenter: George Stephan This 52-min. module introduces the Multimedia Starter Kit. A demonstration covers JPEG and MJPEG. Users should have previous experience with embedded systems, basic knowledge of software terminology, and familiarity with VisualDSP++, Blackfin processors and ADI evaluation boards. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
Developing on ADI Processors
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Using System Services Library and Device Drivers with VisualDSP++ Kernel in Blackfin Applications (Nov 2008) Presenter: George Kadziolka This 50 minute module walks you through the development of a Blackfin project that uses the System Services Library and Device Drivers (SSL/DD) in conjunction with the VisualDSP++ Kernel (VDK). Prerequisites: Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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Lockbox™ Secure Technology on Blackfin Processors (Jul 2007) Presenter: Phil Giordano This 41 min. module focuses on the highlights of Lockbox technology on Blackfin processors. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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Blackfin® Optimizations for Performance and Power Consumption (Jul 2007) Presenter: Merril Weiner This 59 min. module is about optimizing your software design for the Blackfin processor for better performance and lower power consumption. Presentation Slides (pdf) | Transcript (pdf) |
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Blackfin® Device Drivers (May 2006) Presenter: Dave Lannigan This 1 hr 29 min. module discusses the device driver model for the Blackfin family of processors. It is recommended that users should have an understanding of the Blackfin architecture and is familiar with the Blackfin System Services software.
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Blackfin System Services (Jan 2006) Presenter: Dave Lannigan This 54 min. module discusses the System Services software available for the Blackfin processors. It is recommended that users have some understanding of the Blackfin architecture, basic knowledge of software terminology and experience in embedded systems.
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Introduction to the NI LabVIEW™ Embedded Module for ADI Blackfin Processors (Jan 2006) Presenter: Glen Anderson This 59 min. course provides an intro to the LabVIEW Embedded for ADI Blackfin development environment. It covers building, downloading and running virtual instruments on the Blackfin processor as well as peripheral control, application tuning using Background Telemetry Channels and seamless debugging support through the VisualDSP++ development environment.
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Rapid Development of a Blackfin-based Video Application (May 2006) Presenter: Glen Ouellette This 36 min. module discusses the rapid development process of a Blackfin Video application using readily available and fully supported software and hardware modules. It is recommended that users understand the basic knowledge of software terminology, experience in embedded systems and understand Blackfin Systems Services and Device Drivers.
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Advanced Topics
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Performance Tuning on the Blackfin Processor (Jan 2006) Presenter: Rick Gentile This 50 min. module discusses the techniques users can use to tune system performance for the Blackfin processors. Users should have some understanding of the Blackfin architecture, a basic knowledge of software terminology and experience in embedded systems.
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Programming & Optimizing C Code on Blackfin (Jan 2006) Presenter: Alan Anderson This 1 hr 27 min. module reviews concepts, tools and techniques for optimizing Blackfin C applications. It covers a wide range of methods for improving performance including automatic optimization and detailed rewriting of C expressions.
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