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“We haven't seen this kind of broad-based interest in a standard since VMEbus. This clearly validates MicroTCA's potential impact on the market.”
— Bob Behn, VP Marketing
Embedded Computing and Memory, Arrow Electronics
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MicroTCA Summit
MicroTCA, the new low-cost backplane specification, will revolutionize the embedded world!
Here is a spec that can handle the latest processors and interfaces, and the most demanding high-availability applications in a small, low-cost form factor. Market researchers predict it will be a multibillion-dollar business. It’s already finding uses in telecom, enterprise networking, military/defense/aerospace systems, storage, medical equipment, broadcasting equipment, industrial and process control, test equipment and more.
Program
The MicroTCA Summit program is designed to provide attendees with practical information on the current state of the Micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture (MicroTCA) an emerging standard platforms for a wide range of electronic equipment. It consists of:
- Half-day tutorials - Introduction to MicroTCA, Achieving MicroTCA Interoperability, MicroTCA Hardware Development, MicroTCA Software Development, RapidIO
- Keynotes - Network-Centric Operations Industry Consortium (Terry Morgan, Vice-Chairman); Emerson Network Power (Paul Virgo, Director of Marketing); Intel (Babu Narasimhan, Embedded Technology Marketing Manager)
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- Paper sessions - Hardware, Software, Infrastructure, Reducing Power Consumption, Applications
- Special sessions - The Customers Talk Back, Developing Your MicroTCA Application, MicroTCA Report Card
- Special Market Research Session - Directions in MicroTCA with the latest market projections from Venture Development
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Typical topics of interest include:
- Telecom applications
- Wireless/mobile applications
- Military/defense applications
- AdvancedMC modules
- Next-generation networks
- Software/middleware
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- Power and cooling
- System development
- Platform management
- WiMAX
- Security
- Interfaces
- VoIP
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Attended Audience
- Design, software and test engineers
- Communications specialists
- Hardware and software designers
- Field technicians
- Telecom service providers
- Military and government installations
- Venture capitalists
- System analysts and engineers
- Telco center managers and engineers
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- Embedded system designers
- Applications engineers
- Engineering managers
- Solution providers and consultants
- VARs, OEMs, system integrators
- Telecom hardware and software specialists
- Design services companies
- Marketing and product managers
- Universities, research institutes
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Why You Should Participate:
- Learn about MicroTCA-based system development
- See example designs based on MicroTCA
- Understand COTS-based software platforms
- Learn methods to reduce power dissipation
- See implementations of hot-swapping and other testing/maintenance methods
How You Can Participate:
- Attend: Register online for the seminars
- Exhibit: Promote your latest products - table exhibits
- Sponsor: Receive special recognition both at the event and in publicity
- Present: Display your knowledge and committment to MicroTCA
More information about sponsoring/exhibiting.
Summit Pricing
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Early Registration
until 4/15/09 |
Online Registration
until 5/7/09 |
On site
registration |
Full Conference (Tues-Thu) BEST VALUE
Includes access to all sessions, tutorials, and workshops, roundtables, pre-conference proceedings (on-line), exhibits, luncheons, all breaks, receptions, handouts, and prize drawings. |
$795 |
$995 |
$1,495 |
| Exhibits, keynotes, luncheons, receptions |
no charge |
$25 |
$50 |
| Credentialed Press Analyst |
no charge |
no charge |
no charge |
| Chairperson/Session Organizer |
no charge |
no charge |
no charge |
| Speaker, non-exhibitor |
$300 |
$395 |
$895 |
| Speaker, exhibitor |
no charge |
no charge |
no charge |
| Exhibit Staff (3 per 10x10 booth) |
no charge |
$25 |
$25 |
| Exhibit Staff (each additional beyond 3 per 10x10 booth) |
$25 |
$50 |
$50 |
Summit Hours
| Day/Date |
Registration |
Conference |
Exhibits |
| Tuesday,
May 12th |
7:30am-7:00pm |
8:30am-8:30pm |
Noon-2:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm |
| Wednesday,
May 13th |
7:30am-8:00pm |
8:30am-4:30pm |
Noon-2:00pm |
| Thursday,
May 14th |
7:30am-3:00pm |
8:30-5:15pm |
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