Joint ICTP, SAIFR and UNESP School on Systems-on-Chip, Embedded Microcontrollers and their Applications in Research and Industry
Modern SoC are extremely flexible and performant devices, being able to run traditional software in their powerful microprocessors and make use of the high-performance logic of their FPGA fabric. The characteristic versatility of this technology is a key aspect
in allowing the implementation of advanced instruments, and is often essential for applications that require parallel data acquisition, real-time processing and high-speed data transmission.
Microcontrollers are widely used in different areas such as consumer electronics, and industrial and scientific applications. They integrate energy-efficient processing cores with application-specific peripherals in a compact device. They are used for control
in many scientific instruments, and for low-to mid-performance data acquisition up to the operation of complete instruments in simpler applications.
Participants will be familiarized with professional software design tools and hardware platforms through theoretical lectures, demonstrations, tutorials and practical exercises, and will apply the acquired knowledge in projects. In addition, they will be introduced
to an open-source SoC-FPGA firmware platform, providing a well-tested interface with the control computer.
Lectures will be held daily from 1pm to 5pm CET. Discussions will be held using an online collaboration platform. Candidates that need to use SoC-FPGA and embedded microcontrollers for their research projects are especially encouraged to apply.
There is no registration fee. Online application and more information at:
http://indico.ictp.it/event/9644/overview <
http://indico.ictp.it/event/9644/overview>
Registration deadline: October 1, 2021
Dr. Luigi Calligaris
Scientific Computing Center, São Paulo State University (
https://ncc.unesp.br)
São Paulo Research and Analysis Center (
https://www.sprace.org.br)
CMS collaboration at CERN (
https://cms.cern/)