Venue: Logistics Institute, University of Hull
As part of Electronics Yorkshire's range of Topical Seminars here we offer insights into four areas of interest for the industry. Each topic has been chosen for its relevance and the speakers selected for their knowledge.
Registration and coffee at 9.30am for a 10.00am start
Free entry through advanced booking only - form below
Free buffet lunch around 12.30pm
This Networking Seminar programme is:
9.30-10.00 - Registration/Tea and Coffee
10.00-10.30 - ZigBee - Hazel Doughty, Telegesis UK Ltd
Telegesis UK Ltd is a company that specialises exclusively in ZigBee technology based on the Ember chip. It is an Alpha silicon partner for Ember Corporation and an Active Participant Member of ZigBee Alliance. Telegesis is currently the World’s largest seller of Ember based modules.
Telegesis has a range of devices with a world leading ATcommand set to allow users to easily design Zigbee capability into their product range. This presentation will introduce the technology and provide various examples of where the Telegesis Zigbee solution is being used.
- Telegesis – Products and Manufacturing Standards
- What is ZigBee?
- ZigBee PRO network
- Application examples
10.35-11.15 - Boundary Scan: An Overview of this technique - Matt Lee, XJTAG
As PCBs become ever more complicated, testing them and the designs on them, is an expert area in itself. Boundary Scan is one very effective test tool, and this presentation will give an overview of Boundary Scan and test systems from the ground up.
The presentation includes some history, some scary trends, the scope, a description, what you can reasonably do using the technique and some examples.
It also provides a brief look at developments in the standard showing future direction, but focuses on the 1149.1 standard, as it's the most used at present, ensuring everyone present learns the fundamentals of:
- what the 1149.1 Boundary Scan standard is;
- what a typical test system based on it can offer;
- how you use it; and
- how it adds value throughout the product life-cycle.
The presentation includes some good things to think about, and some good questions to ask, if you are considering buying a system, whilst some actual production data and some live examples of boundary scan are seen in action.
11.15-11.30 - Break
11.30-12.00 - Power Electronics: A Key Energy Management Technology - Mark Johnson, University of Nottingham
Despite many efforts to save energy, demand for electricity is expected to grow over the next three decades and much faster in comparison with other energy sources. Power electronics is an essential technology in all future sustainable energy scenarios since it is the only technology that can deliver efficient and flexible control of electrical energy.
There are, however, significant technological challenges to the cost-effective, widespread adoption of power electronic controls.
This presentation will examine how recent work supported by the IeMRC is addressing these challenges and explore the future prospects for power electronics as an energy management technology.
12.05-12.30 - RFID In Logistics - Nick Riley, Logistics Institute
The Logistics Institute’s technology laboratories, software and showcasing facilities help support organisations’ product development process. Highly-qualified staff can provide a wealth of ideas on product optimization and organisations can take advantage of the Institute’s academic and commercial expertise in logistics and supply chain management.
The institute also specialises in pre-compliance EMC testing which can be carried out in the purpose built EMC chamber - a shielded room that provides a contained environment isolated from background radio noise, capable of preventing radio signals from escaping. This is a particularly useful and cost-saving option for products in the early stages of radio systems design.
This event is free of charge, however, places are limited therefore if you wish to attend please complete the booking form below. Alternatively please telephone Ana Rosselló on 0113 274 4270 or use the Contact Us page on our website. Delegates are welcome to attend all of the presentations or drop in to selected sessions.
