One-day conference will look at AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA architecture standards

The move to modular, standards-based architectures for telecoms network systems is now rapidly gaining momentum, with the AdvancedTCA specification proving to be a popular choice for high-end applications. At the lower end, MicroTCA provides a flexible, scalable and cost-effective solution that allows AdvancedMC modules to be plugged directly into a backplane without the need for a carrier. MicroTCA is also beginning to attract the attention of other market sectors, including industrial automation, image processing, medical equipment and defence technology.

Aimed at electronics design engineers and management, embedded developers and technical telecoms professionals, the ‘Evolving Architecture Standards: ATCA, MicroTCA, AMC’ conference will include a variety of technical papers, a keynote address from PICMG (the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group), a table-top exhibition, hands-on workshops and a panel discussion.