Real-Time Programming (T4-CHOICE)<../h1> The Real-Time Programming course for the POWER Series, Onyx, and CHALLENGE teaches programmers the techniques required to write programs that take advantage of the real-time capabilities of SGI's multiprocessor workstations. Students will also learn how to optimize and tune their programs and systems to increase performance.

Topics<../h2 This course covers these topics:

• Architecture Overview
  
• IRIX Real-Time Simulations
  
• Using Memory Mapped Drivers
  
• Real-Time Interfaces in C and Fortran
  
• Basic Interprocess Communications
  
• Program Performance Analysis
  
• System Performance Tuning
  <../UL> Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to...
  • Create programs for a guaranteed response time
    
  • Tune programs and systems for real-time operation
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    Prerequisites<../h2> This course is intended for...

    • Programmers who are familiar with real-time applications, including visual simulation, flight simulation, process control, or high speed data acquisition and analysis
      
    • C or Fortran skills are necessary
      <../UL> Note: The student is over-qualified if he../she already writes and tunes applications using SGI's REACT software.<../i>

      Course Details<../h2> Duration<../B>: 4.5 days

      Materials Included<../B>

      • Course Workbook and demo code
        
      • IRIX Device Driver Programming Guide
        <../UL> Format<../B>: Instructor-Led (Lecture../Lab)

        Platforms<../B> Covered<../B>: Multiprocessor POWER Series, Onyx, and CHALLENGE

        Tuition<../B> : Contact the Silicon Graphics Sales Office nearest you.

        • North American Sales & Support<../A>
        • International Sales & Support<../A> <../UL>

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