Hands-On Digital Power Design Seminar Added to Darnell’s Power Forum
A hands-on lab training class in a lab-bench environment titled, "Test Drive Your Power Supply Design" will be hosted by Exar Corp. Seminar delegates will design and validate a 4-channel complex power system using XRP7714 digital power solution from Exar in a hands-on environment. The session will be led by Kevin Parmenter, power systems engineer with Exar. At the conclusion of the training class, students will leave with their working design and a complete PowerXR development kit for their own in-lab installation. Details on this digital design seminar and the complete program for the 2011 Darnell Power Forum (DPF ’11) are here:
Topics to be covered in this practical training class include:
– Adjusting output voltage and slew rates, experiment with dynamic voltage margining
– Establishing power-up and power-down sequencing
– Adjusting loop compensation and verify transient response
– Adjusting and reviewing other system settings
– Selecting external components (FETs, inductors, capacitors)
– -Layout considerations
"We are very enthusiastic about hosting our first US ’Test Drive’ power design seminar in conjunction with the industry-leading power solutions event – the Darnell Power Forum," said Pete Johnson, Sr. Director, PowerXR Product Marketing. "Attendees will have access to complete development kits, software, and instruction from senior engineering staff to guide their designs from concept to completion."
This focused three-day international forum will serve the needs of an audience of decision makers and technology developers who are interested in learning about and contributing to practical advancements related to the latest powering solutions. Some of the advanced technologies to be presented at DPF ’11 will include: new digital controller ICs, SiC power transistors, high-voltage and low-voltage GaN switches, magnetoresistive and other advanced current-sensing techniques, micro power management and energy storage for wireless sensor networks, wireless charging of portable devices, the latest developments in power system-on-chip (PwrSoC) devices and technologies, and more.
"We are excited to be working with Exar to offer this important and practical post-conference seminar and the expanded technical content that will be included as part of the 2011 Darnell Power Forum," stated Jeff Shepard, President of Darnell Group. "Digital power is being used in a growing number of system designs and this seminar will give system designers critical insights into the latest design techniques for implementing flexible and robust power systems," Shepard concluded.
Digi-Key is the Diamond sponsor for this year’s DPF. PMBus and CUI have joined as Platinum sponsors, and Cree and Exar are Gold sponsors. Exhibitors will have an opportunity to network with key technical personnel in a relaxed and positive atmosphere. DPF will maximize exhibitors’ productivity. The Exhibit Hall will only open when there are no technical sessions. Focused exhibit hours will maximize productivity and efficiency and the addition of food and drink during the exhibits ensures that the Exhibit Hall is THE place to be during exhibit hours. A Welcome Reception and Lunch are served for all delegates in the Exhibit Hall.
This year’s DPF program is here:
