Avnet Electronics Marketing and ARM team up to provide groundbreaking technical training in 15 cities across Asia
PRNewswire-Asia/ --Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia( http://www.em.avnetasia.com ), a business region of Avnet, Inc.( http://www.avnet.com ) (NYSE:AVT), will kick off the Asian leg of a global technical training program entitled "Design Strategies for ARM(R) Systems( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm )" in Beijing on 28 June 2011. The event which runs until 25 August, will cover 15 cities across Asia in a variety of locations including China, Korea, India, Singapore and Taiwan. Engineers are invited to register this free training online at www.em.avnetasia.com/arm.
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The rise in demand for higher integration, lower power and increased connectivity has placed ARM( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm/eng/sponsors_arm.asp ) at the forefront of a technological paradigm shift; not only in the consumer market, but also branching off into other high-growth markets such as defense and medical sectors. The "Design Strategies for ARM Systems( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm )" training sessions will be delivered by world-class industry experts. They will feature an entire ecosystem of providers showcasing the latest design solutions for ARM systems. Attendees will discover new ways to integrate this sustainable, energy-efficient technology into their designs.
Engineers will also greatly benefit from learning how to leverage the many supporting technologies from Avnet's other Design Strategies for ARM Systems partners. They will have access to partner exhibits from Atmel(R), Cypress( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm/eng/sponsors_cypress.asp ), Freescale Semiconductor( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm/eng/sponsors_freescale.asp ), Marvell( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm/eng/sponsors_marvell.asp ), National Semiconductor( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm/eng/sponsors_nsc.asp ), STMicroelectronics( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm/eng/sponsors_stmicroelectronics.asp ), Spansion( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm/eng/sponsors_spansion.asp ), Texas Instruments( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm/eng/sponsors_ti.asp ) and Xilinx( http://www.em.avnetasia.com/arm/eng/sponsors_xilinx.asp ).
Attendees will be able to build their own program, choosing from various 75ute specialized training courses which are organized into two technology areas � microcontrollers and application processors. The emphasis of each course will be to demonstrate practical, real-world design solutions. Featured courses include but are not limited to:
-- Leveraging open-source-based tools to balance the demands of an always-on connection against the constraints of limited battery life.
-- Developing high-performance signal processing algorithms in an ultra-low footprint.
-- Examining how wireless protocols and off-the-shelf, integrated RF devices can enable wireless applications in low power sensor networks.
"As technology options increase, design engineers are looking for ARM technology-based solutions. At each one-day training event, Avnet will deliver the knowledge and expertise designers need, helping them to tackle existing and future design challenges and extend the life cycles of their products," said Andy Wong, vice president, Avnet Design Services and Segment Marketing, Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia.
"Avnet will kick off the Asian leg of the Global technical seminar on "Design Strategies for ARM(R) Systems" on June 28 in Beijing. The customer response to North American leg of the series has proved very successful. Now we are bringing this exciting event to the dynamic Asia market and we expect it to be equally, if not even more popular," said Stephen Wong, president of Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia. "This landmark training event enables our customers to explore new ways of integrating ARM's technology into future designs, paving the way for a new generation of low power, high performance and cost effective systems that will help shape the future of our industry."
"Design Strategies for ARM Systems" event will take place in the following locations:
City Date
Beijing 28 Jun, 2011
Shanghai 1 Jul, 2011
Shenzhen 5 Jul, 2011
Nanjing 8 Jul, 2011
Qingdao 12 Jul, 2011
Wuhan 15 Jul, 2011
Xiamen 19 Jul, 2011
Chengdu 22 Jul, 2011
Singapore 29 Jul, 2011
Taipei 2 Aug, 2011
Hsinchu 5 Aug, 2011
Kaoshiung 9 Aug, 2011
Bangalore 12 Aug, 2011
Pune 17 Aug, 2011
Seoul 25 Aug, 2011
For complete information about "Design Strategies for ARM Systems," including full course descriptions, locations and registration information, please visit www.em.avnetasia.com/arm
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About ARM
ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. Find out more about ARM at http://www.arm.com/products/multimedia.
About Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia( http://www.em.avnetasia.com )
Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has a significant presence in Asia. With its regional headquarters in Singapore, the company has offices in over 40 locations in Asia. Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia distributes semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical components to serve a wide range of customers including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers, and small- to medium-sized businesses, and provides associated design-chain and supply-chain services. More information is available at http://www.em.avnetasia.com.
About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries worldwide. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended July 3, 2010, Avnet generated revenue of $19.16 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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