“Information Technologies: Applications in Digital Signal Processing and Wireless Communication”
Ibero-American Science and Technology Education Consortium (ISTEC)
Universidad del Norte

I. DATE AND PLACE:
May 21-23, 2003 in the Engineering Department Building – Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia

II. WORKSHOP ORGANIZERS:
Universidad del Norte
Ibero-American Science and Technology Education Consortium (ISTEC)

III. JUSTIFICATION:
Even though there is a world crisis in the telecommunication sector, the area of wireless communications keeps growing rapidly. Especially in the “ad-hoc” sector they are utilizing technologies WI-FI (IEEE 802.11ª, IEEE802b, IEEE802.11g) and Bluetooth. Developing countries have the opportunity of using these technologies, which are very inexpensive to face the problem of databases access.

The purpose of this workshop is that of transferring the theory and the practice of wireless applications of DSP, VHDL, ADSL to the Scientific Community in the Andean Region. The participants will conduct hands-on practice in the research application and they will be presented with theorical concepts in the area of imaging processing and telecommunication (ADSL). For the practice within the workshop, DSP Motorola and Altera boards will be used. For more information regarding this event, please contact info@istec.org or cricardo@uninorte.edu.co

IV. MAIN OBJECTIVE:
To promote a scheme of collaboration to promote the development of Science and education in the area of signal processing and wireless communication emphasizing the creation of a team of researchers that will promote the development of this sector in the region.

The focus of this seminar-workshop will concentrate on: 1) the dissemination of state of the art, technology, training and equipment transfer, and 2) information transfer in real time and training in the field of signal processing and wireless telecommunications.

V. GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this workshop are:

1. Hands-on and theory practice required to process and visualize digital information
2. Allow the participants to handle state of the art technology in signal processing.
3. To know the tools (hardware and software) integration and development, with emphasis on processing of information.
4. To apply these tools as a platform of common language for collaboration, development of software/hardware and transfer of technology
5. Training of professors and investigators within the Institution and from other ISTEC’s Member Institutions that will be able to disseminate the acquired knowledge in their respective laboratories in regard to software/hardware tools and wireless communication technology

VI. TO WHOM IS THIS WORKSHOP ADDRESS:
Educational investigators of the Institution and from other Institutions in the Andean Region, students in the last semester in the field of Electronic Engineering and Systems. Registration fees will be waived for Educators who t belong to Institutions members of ISTEC. Lodging costs and local transportation will be the sole responsibility of the participants.

VII. AREAS OF STUDY:

1. Digital Signal Processing
2. High Speed Prototype (VHDL)
3. High speed Communication (ADSL)
4. Wireless Communication

VIII. METHODOLOGY:
The methodology that will be utilized will consist of a workshop-seminar (theory concepts with laboratory practices).

Three parallel sessions will be held during the 3 days (24 hours of classes) each, as follows:

• DSP: 2 days of theory and 1 day of laboratory practice
• Fast Prototype (VHDL): 2 days of theory and 1 day of laboratory practice
• ADSL: 1 day

IX. DURATION :
The duration of this workshop will be 3 days

X. REGISTRATION COSTS: $100.000 Colombian Pesos

XI. LECTURERS:

• Dr. Ramiro Jordán (Wireless), University of New Mexico, USA
• Dr. Wilfrido Moreno (DSP/VHDL), University of South Florida, USA
• Dr. Orlando J. Hernández (DSP), Dallas Semicondutor Maxim, USA
• Eduardo Zurek (VHDL), University of South Florida, USA
• Luis Navarrete (VHDL), University of South Florida, USA
• Yasid Donosio (ADSL), Universidad del Norte, COLOMBIA
• Andy Falquez (ADSL), University of South Florida, USA

VHDL: RAPID SYSTEM PROTOTYPING
Dr. Orlando J. Hernandez
The College of New Jersey, USA
Dallas, Texas, EUA

OBJECTIVES:

1. To introduce the participants to the different available technologies “Programmable Logic Devices”.
2. An Introduction of Standard Language in the description of hardware “VHDL”, its main modules, characteristics and applications.
3. Introduction Tutorial in the use of the ALTERA tool MAX-PLUS II, to be used in the creation, synthesis and programming of VHDL models.
4. Introduction of the concept “Rapid System Prototyping”, developing practices that will later be used in programming of the Altera Board UP1.

REQUIREMENTS:
Equipment needed on each working table:

• A computer with MAX-PLUS II version 10.
• ALTERA Board UP1 o UP1X

IMPORTANT NOTE: This course will take place in the modality workshop-seminar, and requires that the participants have permanent availability of the tools to be used. This course has been planned for 30 participants (15 working tables, with 2 people per table) and the instructor requires the participation of 2 assistants (UniNorte Engineering students to help in the monitoring) who will assist the participants in the laboratory practices.

PART I: PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES (1/2 day)

1. Modern Electronic Design
2. Technologies of Digital Logic
3. Logical Programmable Dispositives
4. Programmable Logic Array (PLA)
5. Programmable Array Logic (PAL)
6. Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs)
7. Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
8. Application Specific Integrated Circuit, ASICs
9. Tradeoffs

PART II: INTRODUCTION OF VHDL PART I (1/2 day)

1. Historical Data and Encouragement
2. Basic Structures of VHDL

DSP: DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
Dr. Wilfrido Moreno
Eduardo Zurek
Computer and Electrical Engineering Department
University of South Florida, USA

OBJECTIVES:

1. To instruct the participants in the theory and practice required for the processing of digital signals.
2. Thru hands-on practice, give the students the opportunity of being in contact with state of the art technology in the Processing of Digital Signals.
3. To present tools (hardware and software) for the integration and development in an atmosphere that emphasizes the processing and exploration of the information.

REQUIREMENTS:
Each working table should have the following equipment:

• A computer with Matlab y CodeWarrior
• A board DSP (DSP56824 o DSP56852E)

Important Note: This course will use the modality seminar-workshop, and requires that the participants have permanent access to the tools (Matlab, CodeWarrior, etc.).

PART I: THEORY & APPLICATIONS OF MATLAB (two days)

1. Introduction: Digital Signal Processing
2. Introduction to MATLAB
3. Signals and systems of discreet time
4. The handling of the transformed (signals and systems)
5. Digital Signal Processing continued (simples and reconstruction)
6. Aleatorias Signals
7. Digital filters structures

PART II: LABORATORY (one day)

1. Signal Digital Processing: Applications
2. Software: Matlab and CodeWarrior
3. Hardware: Motorola DSP56852E
4. Laboratories:
   • Port handling
   • Handling of interruptions
   • Temporizators
   • Samples of signals and filter application
   • Integration: Matlab, DSP & CodeWarrior

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Ramiro Jordán
Computer and Electric Engineering Department
University of New Mexico, EUA

OBJECTIVES:
In this tutorial, the basic concepts of wireless communication will be introduced, such as the cells concept, spreading of signals, spreading of models, modulation methods, equalization, Standards, access methods and samples will be shown.