The Semiconductor and Military SIG Presents...
Software-Defined Radio:
One Radio To Rule Them All
DATE:
Wednesday, February 20 2008
TIME:
7:00am Registration/ Networking
7:30am Event Begins
9:00am Event Ends
As a result of critical communications lapses in the disaster responses of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, a Software-Defined Radio solution has been sought after as a common platform for use by DoD, public safety, and homeland security agencies. Software Defined Radio will now provide the platform for the DoD Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS). To achieve the required networked communications of the future, DoD will procure a family of interoperable Software Defined Radios with a common set of shared, open standards and applications. SDR points the way to improved capabilities such as: additional waveforms, reduced power consumption, enhanced ad hoc wireless network performance, and real-time management of radio spectrum. SDR also will provide for greater flexibility in waveform and application development.
The continuing evolution of a SDR platform for Joint Forces communications will require research, development, test, and evaluation providing substantial opportunities for interaction and partnerships between industry (both small and large business), universities, DoD, and the Public Safety sector. The intent of this SIG is to bring together those in San Diego interested in SDR at all levels: hardware devices (e.g. FPGAs, DSPs, GPPs), software tools for programming these devices, middleware, software architecture (e.g. SCA), and system integration. Attendees will also learn about a conference at UC San Diego where the DoD will describe their new Joint Tactical Radio System program. Attendees will also hear about the February 25 and 26 Joint Tactical Radio System Science & Technology Forum at UC San Diego being held by the DoD Joint Program Executive Office, and Calit2.
The continuing evolution of a SDR platform for Joint Forces communications will require research, development, test, and evaluation providing substantial opportunities for interaction and partnerships between industry (both small and large business), universities, DoD, and the Public Safety sector. The intent of this SIG is to bring together those in San Diego interested in SDR at all levels: hardware devices (e.g. FPGAs, DSPs, GPPs), software tools for programming these devices, middleware, software architecture (e.g. SCA), and system integration. Attendees will also learn about a conference at UC San Diego where the DoD will describe their new Joint Tactical Radio System program. Attendees will also hear about the February 25 and 26 Joint Tactical Radio System Science & Technology Forum at UC San Diego being held by the DoD Joint Program Executive Office, and Calit2.
SPEAKER:
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Bill Hodgkiss Associate Director, Calit2 | Adjunct Professor, UC San Diego Bill Hodgkiss received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Duke University in 1975 and joined the UCSD faculty in 1977. He is a Professor in the Graduate Department of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and on the staff of the Marine Physical Laboratory at SIO. His work has appeared in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, the IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, and other journals. Recent topics have included "Matched field processing with data-derived modes," "Spatial resolution of time reversal arrays in shallow water," and "Effects of tidally driven temperature fluctuations on shallow water acoustic communications at 18kHz."
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Jeff Harris Vice President, Wireless and System Solutions, Trellisware As head of TrellisWare's hardware and systems products businesses, Jeff Harris brings 20 years of experience developing products at the cutting edge of the RF industry, from product development to marketing and sales in both commercial and Federal markets. Joining TrellisWare in 2006, Mr. Harris is in charge of building TrellisWare's systems and hardware solutions business for both Federal and commercial markets.
Prior to joining TrellisWare, Mr. Harris spent six years leading product introduction efforts in the ultra wideband (UWB) fabless semiconductor market segment for pioneers General Atomics and XtremeSpectrum. Prior to that, Mr. Harris led advanced development businesses in RF communications and surveillance systems at Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and System Planning Corporation. Mr. Harris holds Masters and Bachelors Degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from George Mason University. |
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Mark Santoro North America West Military and Aerospace Business Development manage, Altera Mr. Santoro began his career at Hughes Missile Systems and since then has acquired a wealth of experience working with companies including LSI Logic, Xilinx, Sharp, Garrett Airesearch, Teledyne, Tekelec, Fujitsu, Atmel, OKI, Memec/Insight Electronics as Director ASIC Technology for the Americas and Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems managing the Solid State Microwave Center and the Electronics Architecture department. In these roles he developed and managed multiple design centers, participated in a multi-company merger, globalization of design services, global strategic planning, nationwide marketing and business development. Mr. Santoro has designed numerous digital, mixed signal devices and systems including wireless, computer and telecom applications. He has extensive intellectual property development in telecommunications and high speed interfaces including PCI, FEC, ATM and image processing areas, as well as multi-million gate ASICs development from coding, synthesis and verification to physical back end layout. Additionally, Mr. Santoro has created and managed several engineering start up companies including Applied Technology Resources and Xpertech Training. He also runs a real estate development company, MJS Development. In his spare time, Mr. Santoro is a triathlete and has completed three Ironman events. Currently Mr. Santoro is the North America West Military and Aerospace Business Development manager for Altera.
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LOCATION:
4401 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121
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COST:
$10.00 Pre-registration
$20.00 At the door
SIG CO-CHAIRS:
Skip Powers, co-founder, Silicon Wave
Anton Monk, Entropic
Ann Buckingham, Latham & Watkins
Beth Altman, KPMG
Nancy Kemper, HNS
Rory Moore, CommNexus
VADM Walter Davis, USN (Ret.)
Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 20087:00AM-9:00AM
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