MOST Foundation Training
Build Your MOST® Expertise
The MOST Foundation Training provides the knowledge you need to work with MOST. The MOST philosophy as well as its role in modern multimedia networks are discussed. A complete overview on the components and software used in MOST based systems as well as all basic network principles are covered, including the handling of streaming data, packet
data and control messaging.
The training contains a mix of lectures and hands-on sections for a thorough introduction to MOST. During the exercises you will utilize popular test and development tools including OptoLyzer® G2, MOST Radar, MOST System Management Module (MSMM) and several prototyping tools for MOST.
The MOST Foundation Training is the basis for all other training modules.
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| Prerequisites: |
General knowledge of digital hardware and communication techniques
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| Target Audience: |
- Hardware developers of MOST based systems
- Software developers of MOST based systems and applications
- Test engineers
- Group managers
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| Content: |
- Overview of MOST technology, its key features, application examples and the goals of the MOST Cooperation
- Network basics: MOST frame structure, speed grades, transport mechanisms, synchronization, network start up and shut down procedures, NetworkMaster and System State
- Introduction to the MOST Application Framework: FBlocks, functions, OpTypes, hierarchical system management in MOST, basic communication principles
- Handling of streaming data: Bandwidth allocation and administration, audio management in the system
- Control messaging: Message structure, transmission control, addressing, central registry and address resolution, segmentation
- Overview of components: ePHY, oPHY, network interface controllers, companion chips, software stacks
- Introduction to the packet channel: Access and transmission control, packets and formats, high-level protocols for data integrity
- Overview of the isochronous data transfer over MOST
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| Benefits: |
- Understand the basics of MOST networks and the transport mechanisms used
- Understand MOST Control Messages
- Understand basics of system management and addressing
- Set up and operate MOST networks
- Perform basic analysis and troubleshooting
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| Duration: |
Two days
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