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Getting Started
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Basics of Building a Blackfin® Application
Presenter: Joe Beauchemin
This 54 min. module describes the basic software build process
of VisualDSP++, specific Blackfin Programming
"Gotchas" and
basic code optimization strategies. Users will see an example demonstrating "Zero Effort" Optimization
by using built-In Optimizer and Cache. |
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Interfacing Blackfin® with Audio and Video Peripherals
Presenter: David Katz
This 43 min. module will familiarize the user with the principles
behind connecting Blackfin processors to audio and video devices.
It is recommended that users have some basic working knowledge
of audio and video fundamentals. |
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Introduction to VDK 
Presenter: Ken Atwell
This 27 min. module provides an overview of the VisualDSP++
Kernel. A demonstration shows the basics of building and debugging
VDK projects. Users should have previous experience with operating
systems as well as a basic knowledge of software terminology. |
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Introduction to VisualDSP++® Tools
Presenter: Nicole Wright
This 30 min. module provides an overview of the VisualDSP++
Tools. For demonstration purposes, the ADSP-BF537 EZ-KIT Lite
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the target. Users will learn quick tips on how to analyze their
applications and fine tune them. An Ethernet application is
also be created and run on the EZ-KIT Lite. |
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Multimedia Starter Kit
Presenter: George Stephan
This 52-min. module introduces the Multimedia Starter Kit.
A demonstration covers JPEG and MJPEG. Users should have previous
experience with embedded systems, basic knowledge of software
terminology, and familiarity with VisualDSP++, Blackfin processors
and ADI evaluation boards. |
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Developing on Blackfin
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Blackfin® Device Drivers
Presenter: Dave Lannigan
This 1 hr 29 min. module discusses the device driver model
for the Blackfin family of processors. It is recommended that
users should have an understanding of the Blackfin architecture
and is familiar with the Blackfin System Services software. |
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Blackfin System Services
Presenter: Dave Lannigan
This 54 min. module discusses the System Services software
available for the Blackfin processors. It is recommended that
users
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some understanding of the Blackfin architecture, basic knowledge
of software terminology and experience in embedded systems. |
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Introduction to the NI LabVIEW™ Embedded
Module for ADI Blackfin Processors
Presenter: Glen Anderson
This 59 min. course provides an intro to the LabVIEW Embedded
for ADI Blackfin development environment. It covers building,
downloading
and running virtual instruments on the Blackfin processor as
well as peripheral control, application tuning using Background
Telemetry Channels and seamless debugging support through the
VisualDSP++ development environment. |
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Introduction to VisualAudio®
Presenter: Paul Beckmann
This 35-min. module provides an overview of VisualAudio, a
tool for rapid development of audio processing software. A
demonstration shows how to design audio processing layouts
using the graphical editor. Users should have some experience
with embedded processing, audio, Blackfin processors and VisualDSP++. |
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Rapid Development of a Blackfin-based Video Application
Glen Ouellette
This 36 min. module discusses the rapid development process of a Blackfin Video application using readily available and fully supported software and hardware modules. It is recommended that users understand the basic knowledge of software terminology, experience in embedded systems and understand Blackfin Systems Services and Device Drivers. |
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Advanced Topics
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Advanced VisualAudio®
Presenter: Paul Beckmann
This 27-min. module provides advanced training on VisualAudio:
high- and low-level variables, expression language, presets,
use with applications like MATLAB. Users should be audio algorithm
developers comfortable writing C code, familiar with Blackfin
processors and VisualDSP++. |
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Performance Tuning on the Blackfin Processor
Presenter: Rick Gentile
This 50 min. module discusses the techniques users can use
to tune system performance for the Blackfin processors. Users
should
have some
understanding of the Blackfin architecture, a basic knowledge
of software terminology and experience in embedded systems. |
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Programming & Optimizing C Code on Blackfin
Presenter: Alan Anderson
This 1 hr 27 min. module reviews concepts, tools and techniques
for optimizing Blackfin C applications. It covers a wide range
of methods
for
improving performanceincluding automatic optimization and detailed
rewriting of C expressions. |
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