Free HMI Engineering Workshops from Avnet Memec
Thame, UK, 17 April 2012 – Avnet Memec, today announced a series of free, hands-on HMI applications engineering workshops in partnership with Renesas in the UK. The events will focus on the latest microcontroller and display technologies and will be supported by industry experts.
The microcontroller workshop offers a full hands-on technology experience supported by specialists from Renesas. The Renesas RX600, 32-Bit high-speed/ high-performance CPU product family will be the MCU of choice for this practical section and will be followed with a short seminar on good C programming practice provided by IAR.
The displays technology section of the day will be provided by Avnet Embedded’s technology experts who have an in-depth knowledge of the industry and its trends. The displays workshop will encompass the main touch technologies including analogue resistive, surface acoustic wave, and infrared. There will also be a discussion on the projected capacitive techniques employed in the latest Smartphone’s and tablets, and Optical Bonding, a passive enhancement method to improve sunlight readability without increasing heat and power output.
DATE & LOCATIONS
24th April 2012 - Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
1st May 2012 - Duxford, Cambridgeshire
The one-day workshops will run from 9.00am until 4.00pm and each attendee will receive a free Starter Kit (RX62N) to continue their investigations after the event. A buffet lunch and refreshments will also be provided. Pre-loaded laptops will be available on the day for training purposes. There will be limited spaces available so early registration is highly recommend to avoid disappointment.
Online registration is available at: www.avnet-memec.eu/events/seminardetail/event/avnet-memec-solutions-forhmi-applications.html
Press Contact: Nicki Langley - Neesham Public Relations, Tel: 44 (0) 1622 210080, Email: nickil@neesham.co.uk
About Avnet Memec
Avnet Memec, a business unit of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, is a highly specialised semiconductor distributor, operating on a pan-European basis and employing a significant number of engineers to support customers’ design efforts. Avnet Memec specialises in highly innovative suppliers and technologies, which will help a variety of customers to differentiate their designs. Its area of specialisation extends from Analog and Microcontrollers to RF, Datacom and Networking. The business unit operates out of 31 offices in 19 European countries and represents major semiconductor franchises on a pan-European basis. www.avnet-memec.eu
Media Contact Avnet Memec
Tom Oelschlaeger – Director Communications Avnet Memec
Phone: 49 (0) 8121 775 146
E-Mail: tom.oelschlaeger@avnet-memec.eu
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