How to Train Your Snapdragon - Exploring Power Regulation Frameworks

Explore the intricacies of power regulation frameworks in Snapdragon devices through this 34-minute conference talk from SyScan'14 Singapore. Delve into topics such as DARPA's involvement, open-source initiatives, and mentorship in the field. Gain insights into Qualcomm's technology, focusing on various phone models including the LG Nexus and LG Nexus 4. Learn about acquiring Snapdragon phones for research, dealing with Qualcomm bugs, and experimenting with dev platforms. Discover key aspects of power regulation, thermal regulation, and USB stacks. Understand common issues like bricking, corrupted NAND, and Wi-Fi problems. Examine power planes, screen functionality, battery performance, and charging mechanisms. Conclude with a Q&A session to address audience queries and deepen your understanding of Snapdragon power regulation frameworks.

Intro
Whitepaper
DARPA
Open Source
Outline
Mentorship
Trust and Respect
Science is Hard
Qualcomm
Sony
LG Nexus
LG Nexus 4
How to buy a Snapdragon phone
eBay wins
Qualcomm bug
Random phones
Play with them
Pink box
Dev platform
Power regulation
Qualcomm documentation
Yougo
Thermal Regulator
Sensor
Thermal D
Turret
USB Stack
First Brick
SDCC
Corrupted NAND
Low Voltage NAND
WiFi Brick
USB Brick
Power Plane
Screen
Battery
Charging
Documentation
Questions
Thank you