Beginning in April 2012, Avnet and Xilinx will co-host FREE X-fest technical training events throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Japan.

The European events will be held from 08-22 May 2012

The X-fest experience will feature: 

• Full-day, how-to training for FPGA, DSP & embedded systems designers 
• Multiple learning tracks – topics include "fundamentals," "applications" & "Zynq™" 
• 75-minute training courses devoted to design solutions for FPGA circuitry & the surrounding components 
• Specialized 7 Series & Zynq™ solutions training 
• Practical, real-world design examples with an emphasis on: 
• Industrial networking and control 
• Video processing 
• Wireless communication 
• Motor control 
• FPGA attach
• Partner demonstrations & exhibits that allow for direct interaction with factory experts 
• A sneak peek at exciting new products, advanced technologies & design tools