Electronic Component Show Seminar Announcement
The Electronic Component Show will be offering a dual seminar programme to all its visitors. The seminars are free to attend and will be running throughout the day across two suites, starting from 10:30AM. ECS is delighted to share below details on some of the seminars confirmed for the show.
Seminars for Engineers
Seminar 1
Title: IoT design: An Approach to Designing Resilient, Robust and Reliable Secure Systems
Speaker: Ian Pearson, Microchip
Synopsis: Designing for IoT requires a different approach to classical, non-connected, embedded design. Connected Embedded devices function as part of a larger system where requirements and dependencies of the node and system are intrinsically linked. Security has also become a primary design consideration. Understanding the system helps us to make design choices sympathetic to these requirements resulting in a more robust, resilient, reliable and secure system.
Seminar 2
Title: Engineering Part Selection and Supporting a Rapid Prototyping Environment
Speaker: Nikola Kontic, Zuken
Synopsis: Engineers face challenges in innovative product design, from specification and product design appearance to part selection. Part searching and selection takes a significant amount of time, investigating component specification, associated circuit elements, suppliers, availability, costs, ECAD model data, etc.
In his seminar, Nikola will discuss these challenges, what information is available from electronic component distributors, part intelligence and searching, BoM scoring, risk analysis, etc to have all the information for making an informed decision and culminating in downloading or requesting an ECAD model. The seminar will introduce you to a wealth of information to enable rapid product design and prototyping, allowing engineers to focus on the circuit design and product innovation.
Seminar 3
Title: Security Alert – Don’t Put Your System and Data at Risk with USB Technology
Speaker: Richard Warrilow, on behalf of Nexus Industrial Memory
Synopsis: Many applications require removable memory devices. Uses for such include in-field data logging and providing end-products with software updates in scenarios where wired networking is impossible and wireless networking is either also impossible or simply undesirable. Devices are also used for user authentication and to control user access privileges. However, with cyber-security and data protection growing concerns in all industry sectors, commercially available removable memory device solutions, such as USB, do not provide adequate protection.
In his seminar, Nexus Industrial Memory’s guest speaker Richard Warrilow of DECLARATION will explain how to design security into systems that rely on the use of removable memory devices. Richard will also talk about why bespoke form factor industrial devices are the best option for security as well as durability, ruggedness and longevity.
Seminar 4
Title: Why Thermal Simulation is a Must for Electronics Design?
Speaker: Thomas Gregory, 6SigmaET
Synopsis: There are so many things to consider when designing a PCB, from signal integrity to Design for manufacture. Thermal management can often get forgotten about and left to the last minute.
In this workshop you will learn how to use thermal simulation to identify thermal issues early in the design process. You will discover how to import PCB designs from your EDA software in to a 6SigmaET thermal simulation, how to accurately model components on your board and how to use simulation results to improve a systems thermal management. Using simulation helps you eliminate thermal issues and streamline your design process.
- How thermal simulation help identify and resolve thermal issues in electronics
- How to create thermal simulation from concept to final design
- How heat transfer through a PCB
- How to Import PCB designs from your EDA software into a 6SigmaET thermal simulation
- How to accurately model electronic components in a thermal simulation
Seminars for Purchasers
Seminar 1
Title: Component Obsolescence – How to Minimise the Costs and Risks
Speaker: Ken Greenwood, Rochester Electronics
Synopsis: Electronic Component life cycles between launch and Obsolescence are shortening. A large percentage of the worlds electronic component demand is driven by consumer electronics and this market typically has shorter and shorter product lives. Obsolescence is therefore affecting more companies, more regularly than ever before.
In his presentation, Ken will speak about the impact of obsolescence and how it can be managed.
Seminar 2
Title: Avoiding Counterfeit Components – How to Manage and Mitigate Risks
Speaker: Debbie Rowland & Kathryn Stevenson, Charcroft Electronics
Synopsis: The recent period of component sourcing issues led to companies looking for fulfilment via other channels, including the grey market. This demand has resulted in further growth of the grey market and, as a result, increased the threat of counterfeit electronic components entering the supply chain. It is therefore more important than ever to be vigilant.
In their presentation, Debbie & Kathryn will address the following points:
- Minimising the risk of counterfeit components entering the supply chain
- Maintaining Qualified Supplier status & efficient DVPR processes
- Operating as DSQR for customers to ensure absolute confidence in the validity of components
Seminar 3
Title: Global Component Distribution: Safe-Supply in a Volatile Marketplace
Speaker: Mark Shanley, Astute Electronics
Synopsis: Rapidly evolving macroenvironmental factors can provoke a surge in demand and scarcity that creates opportunities for counterfeiters within the electronic component supply chain. Mitigating this risk will remain of the upmost importance to protect the integrity of safety-critical applications.
In his presentation, Mark will discuss how Astute’s dedicated Safe-Supply team empower OEM/CEMs to:
- Recognise suspicious suppliers through extensive vetting (early detection and avoidance procedures)
- Understand the severity of the counterfeit situation (real footage of counterfeit factories!)
- Understand what best practise looks like, by collaborating with trusted industry organisations
- Manage cost increases, that drive demand and create opportunities for counterfeiters
- Understand the practicalities of a modern counterfeit avoidance program (ACAP)
For further details on the event or to see an exhibitor list please visit https://www.electronic-component-show.co.uk/
To register for the show please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/electronic-component-show-ecs-2020-registration-72501175969
We look forward to welcoming you.
