Computer on Modules: From Selection to Carrier Board Design

Are you a developer of embedded hardware or a decision maker for industrial computer technology? Then this training is made for you!

Be quick: Only 20 participants

Learn the basics of hardware development with computer-on-modules. You will gather practical insights on how module standards differ from each other and how to select the appropriate standard for your next embedded project. In addition, all design basics will be explained, and help offered in planning your first steps. And of course you will get hands-on information on how to start a schematic design and where to obtain support and answers to your questions.

Furthermore various interfaces of your device-to-be will be introduced. Plus you will receive valuable information on choosing the right interfaces. Thermal and mechanical concepts complete the course content.

Agenda for October 11, 2024

• 9.30 – 10.30 am 1. MORNING SESSION
  • Introduction – computer-on-modules: A very good compromise for industrial devices
  • Standardized CoMs: SMARC, Qseven, COM Express, COM-HPC, OSM
  • Starting a project: documentation, specifications, support
     
• 10.45 – 12.00 am 2. MORNING SESSION
  • Power design
  • Layout rules: first steps, approach depending on interface type
     
• 12.00 – 1.00 pm LUNCH
  Food & Beverages inlcuded
   
• 1.00 – 2.30 pm 1. AFTERNOON SESSION
  • Interfaces: differences, schematics and layout rules
  • PCI Express (PCIe): best practice
  • Interfaces for displays
     
• 3.00 – 5.00 pm 2. AFTERNOON SESSION
  • Thermal and mechanical concepts
  • Troubleshooting/error handling
  • Discussion

The following questions will be covered

• Which options for developing an embedded device exist?
• Which criteria are used to select the right platform?
• If a decision is made to implement a computer-on-module, how can the necessary documentation be obtained?
• How can a carrier board be developed based on the documentation?
• Which points should be considered when designing a carrier board?
• Individual questions will be addressed – simply ask our trainer.

Your Trainer

Martin Unverdorben
Second Deputy Chairman
Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies e.V.

Martin Unverdorben started his career 25 years ago as a trainer for communications technology, before joining Kontron as a Field Application Engineer. He is currently product manager, responsible for the SMARC and COM-HPC Client product lines. He is a member of the board of the Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies (SGET) and chairman of SDT.01, the standard development team responsible for the SMARC module specification. He was also the editor of the Open Standard Module (OSM) specification and the COM Express Design Guide. He is married, has a daughter, and has an ongoing interest in other cultures and new technologies.

Martin Unverdorben is your instructor and he will address individual questions and help with specific troubleshooting as required. At the end of the workshop, attendees will receive a confirmation of participation.

• Early Bird Ticket: 1050 USD (until September 30, 2024)

• Regular Ticket: 1250 USD