Sharpen your skills by attending TI's free DSP and analog seminars, which begin in late September. You'll get the latest information on the newest TI devices and real-world applications.

Free seminars, valuable information

Digital signal processors (DSPs) and complementary high-performance analog solutions from Texas Instruments are defining a new generation of electronic system performance. Now, designers can learn about implementing TI's cutting-edge, industry-leading DSP and analog technology in a 22-city seminar tour.

The seminars, which are free, will be held during a 40-day period from Sept. 28 through Nov. 6. They represent the year's best opportunity to learn how to use DSP and analog and mixed-signal solutions that help designers get to market quicker with lower cost and more highly differentiated systems.

Designers will get the latest information on the newest TI devices and real-world applications to help maximize design potential. The first day of each two-day seminar will focus on TI's powerful DSPs, and the second day will be devoted exclusively to TI's line of analog and mixed-signal products. To encourage designers even more, TI will give attendees free software, development tools and discounts on evaluation kits.

Day 1: DSP

Introduction
DSP Solutions: One-stop    shopping
System requirements and    tradeoffs
Three ISAs, one development    environment
Full range of TI high-performance    devices

Working with TI's 'C5000/C6000 devices
TMS320C6000
   -- Achieving 'C6000 performance
   --Managing 'C6000 power
   --Interfacing easily with the       'C6000
   --Reducing system costs
TMS320C5000
   --Achieving 'C5000 performance
   --Managing 'C5000 power
   --Interfacing easily with the       'C5000
   --Reducing system costs

Working in TI's development environment
Software development flow
What tools to use -- and when
Step-by-step demo of
value-added development
environment
'C6000 special features
'C5000 special features
Tools roadmap

Getting to market faster with TI
DSP and analog leadership
Third party network
Algorithm availability
Hotline/technical support
University program

Conclusion

Day 2: Analog

Introduction
System overview
Seminar objectives
Overview of analog and
mixed-signal products
Overview of tools

Amplifiers
Operational amplifiers
   -- Choosing the right op amp
   -- Single power supply vs. dual
      supply
   -- Universal op amp EVM
Audio power amplifiers
   -- Single-ended applications
   -- Bridge-tied load applications
   -- Linear audio power amplifiers
   -- Digital audio power amplifiers
High-speed amplifiers
   -- Voltage mode vs. current mode
Typical applications

Data converters
Choosing the right data
   converter
Sampling theory and converter
   errors
AC and DC performance
   considerations
Analog-to-Digital converters
   -- New products and
      architectures
   -- Sigma-Delta and pipeline
      converters
Digital-to-Analog converters
Audio interface circuits
System solutions for audio
   applications

Power management
Low drop-out linear regulators
Switch mode controllers
Supply voltage supervision
Processor power systems
Power supply layout
considerations
Power distribution switches

Data transmission
Evolution of data transmission at TI
Standards
Low voltage differential signaling (LVDS)
RS485 and SCSI systems
General-purpose, single-ended transmission systems

Summary
Analog systems
Getting more information

Coming soon to a location near you!

Whether you're on the East Coast, West Coast or some place in between, there's a seminar scheduled nearby. Check this list for dates and locations.

Sept. 28-29	Philadelphia, Pa.
Sept. 29-30	Baltimore, Md.
Oct. 1-2	Atlanta, Ga.
Oct. 5-6	Orlando, Fla.
Oct. 6-7	Dallas, Texas
Oct. 7-8	Minneapolis, Minn.
Oct. 8-9	Cleveland, Ohio
Oct. 12-13	Chicago, Ill.
Oct. 13-14	Detroit, Mich.
Oct. 14-15	Toronto, Canada
Oct. 15-16	Houston, Texas
Oct. 19-20	Denver, Colo.
Oct. 20-21	Phoenix, Ariz.
Oct. 21-22	Seattle, Wash.
Oct. 22-23	Woodland Hills, Calif.
Oct. 26-27	San Jose, Calif.
Oct. 28-29	Newport Beach, Calif.
Oct. 29-30	San Diego, Calif.
Nov. 2-3	Boston, Mass.
Nov. 3-4	Raleigh, N.C.
Nov. 4-5	Rochester, N.Y.
Nov. 5-6	Fairfield, N.J.

Next	How to register To secure a spot for TI's DSP and analog seminars, register online at www.ti.com/sc/seminar. Or call 1-800-477-8924, ext. 1998.