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 每 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.
For further information please contact:
Jaime Chan: +852-2410-2735
Email: [email protected]
Brian Paterson (EBA): +852-2537-8022
Email: [email protected]
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