Learning involves the acquisition of knowledge through the experiences of research, instruction, and practice. Each opportunity for experience increases the depth of understanding and mastering of the subject matter. This study guide can be the companion to the book Break Away with Intel® Atom™ Processors: A Guide to Architecture Migration or can be used in independent study or supplemental material for professional development. It provides exercises and hands-on labs using practical applications to supplement the knowledge learned in the core technology book.

"A much-awaited companion to Break Away with Intel Atom Processors for my microcomputer course—it provides hands-on and active learning experiences for students to learn about low-power applications on Intel Atom processors."

- Charles Kim, Associate Professor, Howard University

"This study guide is an essential component to fully understanding and utilizing all of the complex material presented in Break Away with Intel Atom Processors."

- Shaun Case, BSIS, MPH, Research Associate, Colorado State University

"Break Away with Intel® Atom™ Processors: Architecture Migration Activities poses interesting questions and provokes the curiosity of the readers. The authors’ expertise in the subject and their combining theory and practice in a balanced way make the study guide a must-have companion book.

- Yan Luo, Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell

"Break Away with Intel Atom Processors is a well-written and comprehensive book on hardware and software issues in one of the most important emerging embedded processor architectures. The book covers all the relevant topics ranging from processor architecture to software performance optimization. Matassa and Domeika do an excellent job in making these topics accessible through detailed examples and illustrations. This book will serve as a valuable resource to students and practitioners in the areas of embedded systems and software."

- Tilman Wolf, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Lori M. Matassa is a platform software architect in Intel's Intelligent Systems Group and holds a BS in Information Technology. She has over 25 years experience developing embedded software for platforms including mainframe and midrange computer system peripherals, security, storage, and embedded communication devices. In recent years at Intel she has led Intel's embedded software enablement of multi-core technology and architecture migration.

Max Domeika is a tools architect at Intel. Max earned a BS in Computer Science from the University of Puget Sound, an MS in Computer Science from Clemson University, and an MS in Management in Science and Technology from Oregon Graduate Institute. Max is the author of Software Development for Embedded Multi-core Systems from Elsevier. In 2008, Max received an Intel Achievement Award for innovative compiler technology that aids in architecture migrations.

Robert Mueller completed his MSc in Physics with Computer Science at the University of Kaiserslautern. Robert's focus is on the mobile and embedded space, supporting development tools and debug environment requirements targeting Intel processor based designs.

Paul Fischer is a technical consulting engineer for Intel's Developer Products Division, supporting mobile and embedded development tools. He holds an MS in Engineering from UC Berkeley and a BSME from the University of Minnesota.

Jim Pelner is a firmware architect for Intel's Ultra Mobile Group, and earned a BS in EECE from Marquette University and an MS in EECE from Purdue University. Throughout his 12-year career at Intel, Jim has developed highly embedded Intel architecture firmware.

Jenny Pelner is a firmware architect in Intel's Intelligent Systems Group. She earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kansas. She has over 17 years of firmware experience ranging from developing fast boot solutions on embedded platforms to chipset silicon validation.