The opening keynote for the free-to-attend Hitex ARM Conference will be delivered by Javier Orensanz, General Manager, Development Solutions Group at ARM. Javier will be delivering an update on the changes within ARM in the last 12 months, and how that has affected the development of ARM microcontrollers in IoT devices in terms of software and system trends and technologies.
Keynote number two follows with a look at low-power IoT connectivity: Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 standards by Robert Cragie, Senior Principle Engineer, ARM. Connectivity is key for IoT, and the two main low power IoT wireless standards are Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4. As they share similarities in 2.4 GHz radio architectures, a device that supports both standards would be a pragmatic way forward to serve the connectivity needs of low power IoT devices, using strengths from each standard. This key-note will review how the standards are evolving and their main features, and the resulting need for efficient and intelligent software to be able to seamlessly switch between the two standards according to the demands of the application running on the device.
To complete our trio of opening key notes, Joseph Yiu, Senior Embedded Technology Manager, will explore efficiency in the next generation of embedded ARM TrustZone with ARMv8-M.
The day will also be closed with a key note by Niall Cooling, the CEO of Feabhas. He will explore over-the-air updates which are critical to IoT security. The availability of low cost, low power wireless technology is the key attribute to the acceleration of IoT adoption. WiFi and BLE are now pretty much ubiquitous, with both NFC and longer range radio, such as LoRa, growing in acceptance. However, this comes at a cost; we have to accept their security can never be 100% due to issues such as technical debt and 3rd party dependencies. To address this ongoing security requirement, current in-field update techniques are unacceptable. Niall will cover how emerging technologies such as LoRa are being used and implemented in this arena.
Throughout the remainder of the day, the presentations will be a mix of the latest innovative developments from key Silicon vendors and leading software providers and will also cover the latest hardware developments and practical software techniques. The presentations will be technology-based as opposed to road maps or sales pitches. This is to ensure that every delegate will leave having gained real knowledge and value from the day.
The Hitex ARM Conference was launched in 2000 as a fairly small, focussed one-day event and over the last 4 years has grown into a well-respected and highly anticipated annual fixture on the engineering event calendar.
Hitex also now run 2 days of highly-regarded training in the build-up to the event which enables delegates to spend up to 3 days immersed in productive technical and educational environments.
With course spaces filling up fast, we advise booking sooner rather than later. Combining the courses with the conference really does give excellent value on your investment in terms of both time and knowledge.
