Embedded systems have attained vital importance at international level. Its applications in industry, engineering and IT related technical activities are progressively increasing advantageously. Scientific competitions are very effective means of promotion of Science and Technology. Major R&D organizations in Pakistan and around the world hold such competitions frequently.

Participants | Awards | Fields | Schedule | Venue | Registration Form | Embedded System Design Overview

List of Participants

List of Participants has been announced

PARTICIPANTS
Three categories of participants will be eligible to compete in this competition;

 a. Students
 b. Professionals 
 c. Organizations.

The projects for the competition may be built by teams of registered participants from Engineering Institutions, Polytechnic Institutions, Strategic Organizations and Industry. Each project will be judged under its specific category. Each participating team may comprise of Maximum 3 members.

AWARDS

Various categories of embedded systems have been defined for ensuring maximum participation of the organizations, professionals and students. However, there are total nine prizes, 3 for organizations, 3 for students and 3 for professionals. These prizes will be given to best projects of organizations, professionals and students.

 

The following three prizes will be awarded to the winners;

Categories

1st Prize

2nd Prize

3rd Prize

Organization

70,000

55,000

45,000

Professionals

50,000

45,000

35,000

Students

30,000

25,000

20,000

 

FIELDS

The fields for the competition are as under;

 

     Embedded Systems

  • Analog integrated Circuits

  • Digital Integrated Circuits

  • Reconfigurable Processors.

  • Fault-tolerant embedded systems

  • Design of Embedded Controllers for safety Critical Systems

  • Low-power design: compilation, scheduling and partitioning.

  • Embedded software: retargetable compilation, memory/cache optimization, real-time single-processor scheduling.

  • HW/SW co-design:specification, modeling, co-simulation and performance analysis, system-level scheduling & partitioning

  • Hardware and software platform design: IP-based design, communication design, embedded HW.

  • Hybrid DSP-MCUs.

  • FPGAs: Hardware/Software Co-design.

  • Video Sub-system Design.

  • Portable Media Player Design/Portable Storage.

  • DSP Code Optimization.

  • Embedded OS.

  • Software-based Power Management.

  • Embedded Security.

     Automotive Electronics

  • In-Car Audio Systems.

  • Car Security/Safety Systems.

  • Sensor Networks.

     Power Management

  • Smart Power Management.

  • Battery Capacity Monitoring.

     Digital Consumer Electronics

  • Image Sensors.

  • Digital Still Camera Design.

  • Hi-Fi Audio System Design.

  • DVD Recorder Design.

  • Mobile TV/VoIP Phone.

Digital Wireless Communication

  • Wireless Networking.

  • Ultra wideband communication systems.

  • Antenna Design

  • RF And Microwave Circuits

Industrial Automation

  • Mechatronics.

  • Robotics.

 SCHEDULE

  • Deadline for Submission of Registration Forms  …………….        15th August, 2006.

  • Deadline for Submission of Abstract, full Software Simulation, Source Code and Complete Report of the project from the Competitors…………...1st October, 2006.

  • Last date of finalization of Competitor's List after scrutinization of the projects by the Technical Committee …………..…...      20th October, 2006.

  • Dates of Competition …..……….…  ..…. 14th to 16th November, 2006.

  • Prize Distribution Ceremony ……….…....... 16th November, 2006.

 

 VENUE

The venue of the competition will be NESCOM Club, H-11/4, Islamabad.

REGISTRATION FORM

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 Registration Form in .PDF format   (24 kb)
Registration Form in .DOC format (174 kb)

Registration forms must be submitted before the 15th August, 2006. Send the forms to the following address

Directorate of Academics and Research Coordination
Plot No. 94, Sector H-11/4, NESCOM Headquarters, Islamabad.

 Email: apnces@cesat.gov.pk

 

EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN OVERVIEW

Embedded Systems are characterized by mixed hardware and software components with efficient processing, I/O and storage resources. Such systems generally use microprocessors, or they may use custom-designed chips or both. They are used in automobiles, planes, trains, space vehicles, machine tools, cameras, consumer and office appliances, cell phones, PDAs and other handhelds as well as robots and toys. The uses are endless, and billions of microprocessors are shipped every year for a myriad of applications.

Examples

  • Engine controllers and antilock brake controllers.

  • Automatic machines.

  • Fast switching.

  • Computer netword equipment, including routers, timeservers and firewalls.

  • Fast & sophisticated drivers.

  • Home automation products like thermostats, air conditioners, sprinklers and security monitoring systems.

  • Handheld calculators.

  • Household appliances including microwave ovens, washing machines, television sets, DVD players/ recorders.

  • Inertial guidance systems, flight control hardware/software and other integrated systems in aircraft and missiles.

  • Medical equipment.

  • Measurement equipment such as digital storage oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and spectrum analyzers.

  • Multifuction wristwatches.

  • Personal digital assistants (PDAs) i.e. small handheld computers with PIMS and other applications.

  • Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for industrial automation and monitoring.

  • Stationary videogame consoles and handheld game consoles.

For technical guidance contact apnces@cesat.gov.pk