Get a hands-on introduction to the netX 90 Industrial Network Controller. This one-day workshop combines essential theory with practical exercises, covering use cases, system integration, application development, tools, and cybersecurity aspects.
When:
17 March 2026, 18 June 2026, 17 September 2026 and 12 November 2026.
Where:
Hattersheim, Germany
netX 90 Fundamentals - Workshops
The netX 90 Fundamentals Workshop is a focused, one-day training that provides a solid introduction to working with the netX 90 Industrial Network Controller. Participants gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in integrating netX 90 into embedded designs.
The workshop covers key topics such as the various use cases, capabilities, and features of the netX 90 SoC, hardware interfacing with external host controllers, and the API for using the communication firmware and its functionalities. It also addresses application development on netX 90 in single-chip systems, as well as the use of development tools and utilities. Cybersecurity aspects are discussed at multiple points throughout the training. In addition, participants are guided to further information sources and relevant documentation. Practical exercises using a development board and the development environment round out the day.
This workshop provides a solid technical foundation for safely implementing industrial communication solutions with netX 90, either as a companion chip or in single-chip architectures.
- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
- Thursday, 18 June 2026
- Thursday, 17 September 2026
- Thursday, 12 November 2026
Date: 17 March 2026, 18 June 2026, 17 September 2026, 12 November 2026. 09:00 - 17:00 (CET)
Location: Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH, Rheinstrasse 15, 65795 Hattersheim, Germany
Language: German
Participants: max. 9 participants (min. 5)
Certificate: After participation
Fee: 605.00 EUR per person
Target groups:
- Embedded Systems Engineers
- System Engineers
- Technical Project Leads / Technical Decision Makers
- Developers working with the netX 90 in industrial applications
Trainer: Dirk Fischer
Function: Field Application Engineer
- Accelerated integration: Save time and avoid common pitfalls by learning directly from experts how to efficiently integrate the netX 90.
- Hands-on experience: A live demonstration showcases netX Studio, plugins, configuration examples, and a debugging session to illustrate practical workflows.
- Holistic understanding: Gain a comprehensive overview—from hardware design and software interfaces to testing—for a smoother product development process.
- Optimized development planning: Learn how to realistically estimate the effort and costs involved in integrating the netX 90.
- Confidence in design decisions: Make informed hardware and software architecture decisions based on real-world application scenarios.
- Access to tools & resources: Work with official Hilscher tools as well as third-party tools, such as a master simulation test tool, and receive targeted guidance on their usage.
- Networking & support: Exchange ideas with Hilscher experts and fellow developers, and get direct answers to your design questions.
- Certificate of participation: Validate your knowledge with a certificate recognizing your hands-on training in netX 90 integration.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the application scenarios and functionalities enabled by the netX 90 controller.
- Become familiar with the netX 90 host interface and the Dual Port Memory for implementing software-based communication with the controller.
- Set up and use the netX 90 toolchain, including development, configuration, and debugging tools.
- Create an application and use the cifX API to communicate with the protocol firmware.
- Gain the confidence to independently plan and implement a netX 90 integration in a real project environment.
Recommended Skills & Setup:
- Basic knowledge of embedded systems: Participants should be familiar with microcontrollers, real-time processing, and interfacing peripherals.
- Understanding of digital hardware development: Experience with schematics, PCB layout, or component selection is recommended for hardware integration.
- Programming skills: As the workshop involves embedded firmware and host interfaces, basic to intermediate programming knowledge is expected.
- Bring your own project: Participants are encouraged to bring a real or planned project idea in which they intend to use the netX 90 Industrial Ethernet Controller.
