Digital Signal Processing Implementation (Algorithms to Optimisation)



Overview

Algorithms to Optimisation

A one-day supplement to the Digital Signal Processing (Theory and Application) course that takes the theory and translates it into practice.

  • The course will include a mixed lecture and demonstration format and has been written to be independent of target processor architecture.
  • The course will show how to take common DSP algorithms and map them onto common processor architectures. It will also give a guide line for how to choose a DSP device, in particular how to choose and use the correct data word length for any application.
  • In addition to the algorithmic coding issues, the course will also cover the use of hardware specific functionality such as the use of internal or external memory and how to use DMA engines to optimise the use of both.

What people say about the course...

 

Very detailed, well organised and clearly presented
- David Irvine, Senior Engineer, Ultra Electronics - CIS

Good supplement, key points were well made
- Ian Weeks, Principal Engineer, Semtech Northern Europe

Very interesting and engaging, will be directly applicable to my work
- Mark Ellis, AWE Plc

Programme details

Issues covered in the module include the DSP specific aspects of:

  • C vs. assembly coding techniques
  • Fixed point effects and wordlength issues
  • Optimising DSP code
  • Debugging DSP code
  • Independent of processor architecture
  • Mixed format of lectures and demonstrations

 

Attending Your Course 

Further details will be emailed to you two weeks ahead of your course, which will include registration information. 

Please get in touch if you have not received this information within five working days of the course start date.  

In the meantime, you may wish to plan your travel: Travel information

Digital Certification

In order to be eligible for a certificate of attendance, you will need to attend the whole course. Participants who meet this criterion will be emailed after the end of the course with a link, and instructions on how to access their University of Oxford digital certificate. 

The certificate will show your name, the course title and the dates of the course you attended. You will be able to download your certificate, as well as share it on social media if you choose to do so.  

Fees

Description Costs
1. Standard Course Fee £495.00
2. Include DSP theory and application £2070.00

Payment

Standard Course fee for this course only is £495.00, but you can also enrol on Digital Signal Processing (theory and application) course at checkout for an additional £1,575.00

Fees include course materials, tuition, refreshments and lunches. The price does not include accommodation.

All courses are VAT exempt.

Register immediately online 

Click the “book now” button on this webpage. Payment by credit or debit card is required.

Request an invoice

If you require an invoice for your company or organisation, please email us to request an online enrolment form.  

Payment is then accepted online, by credit/debit card, or by bank transfer. 

Tutor

Mr John Edwards

Speaker

Sigma Numerix Ltd

Since obtaining his BEng (Hons) from the University of Bradford in the 1980s, John has worked as a Signal Processing Applications Engineer for companies such as Loughborough Sound Images, Blue Wave Systems, Motorola, Picochip Designs and XMOS Semiconductors.

John now works as a Digital Signal Processing and Embedded Systems Consultant for Sigma Numerix Ltd. He has worked with DSPs in a wide range of applications including wireless (2G, 3G WCDMA and 4G LTE), Voice Over IP, voice band and broadband modems, control, medical instrumentation and noise and vibration analysis.

John has been a visiting lecturer at the University of Oxford since 1993 and is a member of the IET, IEEE, contributing regular papers at international DSP conferences.

Teaching methods

The course will include a mixed lecture and demonstration format and has been written to be independent of target processor architecture.

Application

Please use the 'Book' or 'Apply' button on this page. Alternatively, please contact us to obtain an application form.

Level and demands

Graduate level engineers and computer scientists who have limited experience with, and/or limited knowledge of DSP. Although a reasonable competence in mathematics will be helpful, it is not essential and all the basic theory will be covered from scratch.

If you would like to discuss your application or any part of the application process before applying, please click 'Ask a Question' at the top of this page. 

Accommodation

Although not included in the course fee, accommodation may be available at our on-site Rewley House Residential Centre. All bedrooms are en suite and decorated to a high standard, and come with tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi access and Freeview TV. Guests can take advantage of the excellent dining facilities and common room bar, where they may relax and network with others on the programme.

To check prices, availability and to book rooms please visit the Rewley House Residential Centre website. 

Enrolled students are entitled to discounted accommodation rates for the purpose of study, at Rewley House, and can contact the administration team for the promotional code to use for making online accommodation bookings via the website.

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Information on financial support