Contestant and Community Member: Unsure where to start?

If you want to enter your design into this Challenge, please switch now to the Design Contestant registration page and complete all the information. Community Members cannot submit designs. They can only participate in forums and (later) rate, vote and comment on submissions from Design Contestants.

See the Instructions page for complete information about registering.

Contestant and Community Member Benefits: Prestige and Prizes!

Become a contestant! At any time before March 8, 2010, community members can submit a title, abstract and block diagram and enter the challenge!

• For Contestants:
  • Entrants with valid title and abstract get a FREE LPCXpresso tool platform.
  • Compete against the top engineers in the world.
  • Learn valuable tips and techniques to build better 32-bit designs
  • Build relationships with fellow contestants and members who will rate, vote and support your work.
  • Qualify to win great prizes in Apple® Gift Cards during each phase, as well as the top overall prizes:
    • Grand Prize: $3,000 in Apple® Gift Cards
    • Second Prize: $1,500 in Apple® Gift Cards
    • Honorable Mention: $1,000 Apple® Gift Cards (up to three winners)

(Contestants that do not make it to the next stage, are automatically considered community members and can rate and vote for contestants, and qualify for member prizes.)

• For Community Members:
  • Join a global community of peers sharing ideas and opinions through blogs and forums
  • Learn valuable tips and techniques to build better 32-bit designs
  • Build relationships with fellow contestants and members
  • Qualify to win great prizes in Apple® Gift Cards based on your participation and activity within the community.