Embedded Systems Programming
Welcome to Embedded Systems Programming — a course designed to bridge the gap between hardware and software, and introduce you to the exciting world where code meets the physical world.
Embedded systems are at the heart of modern technology. From smartwatches and medical devices to industrial robots and automotive systems, these specialized computing systems power our daily lives. In this course, you will learn how to design, develop, and optimize software that runs directly on hardware with limited resources.
Through a mix of lectures, hands-on labs, and real-world projects, you’ll gain practical experience in:
- Understanding microcontroller architecture and peripheral interfacing
- Writing efficient, low-level code in C and Assembly
- Using embedded development tools (e.g., IDEs, debuggers, and simulators)
- Managing timing, interrupts, memory, and power
- Building and debugging firmware for real-time applications
- Interfacing with sensors, displays, communication modules (UART, SPI, I2C)
By the end of the course, you will be able to design embedded software for microcontroller-based systems, understand real-time constraints, and be well-prepared for advanced work in robotics, IoT, automotive, or consumer electronics.
1. Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Definition and applications
- Differences from general-purpose computing
- Microcontroller vs Microprocessor
- Embedded system architecture overview
2. Microcontroller Fundamentals
- Architecture (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, AVR, PIC)
- Memory (ROM, RAM, Flash)
- I/O ports and peripherals
- Instruction set overview
3. Embedded C Programming
- Data types, pointers, and memory mapping
- Bit manipulation
- Interrupt handling
- Inline assembly (optional)
4. Hardware Interfacing
- GPIO (input/output)
- Timers and counters
- ADC/DAC
- PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
- Serial communication: UART, SPI, I2C
5. Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Multitasking concepts
- Task scheduling
- Interrupts and context switching
- Semaphores, queues, and mutexes
- RTOS examples: FreeRTOS, CMSIS-RTOS
6. Development Tools and Debugging
- Toolchains (GCC, Keil, IAR)
- IDEs (STM32CubeIDE, MPLAB X, Arduino IDE)
- Debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers)
- In-circuit debugging and flashing
7. Embedded System Design and Optimization
- Power management
- Memory optimization
- Code size reduction
- Low-level debugging techniques
8. Embedded Security Basics
- Secure boot and firmware updates
- Cryptography basics
- Tamper detection
What is an embedded system?
Embedded systems are specialized computer systems designed to control and manage the functions of a device or machine, often with real-time constraints.
What programming languages are used in embedded systems?
C and C++ are the most common languages, with C being the foundation for many embedded systems projects due to its efficiency and control over hardware.
What are the career prospects?
Embedded systems engineers are in demand across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, and consumer electronics.
What are the prerequisites?
Basic knowledge of programming, data structures, and hardware concepts (like digital logic) is often recommended or expected.
What is the scope of embedded systems?
Embedded systems are a rapidly growing field, with applications spanning diverse industries and consumer products.
Kerala
Thiruvalla, Pandalam, Adoor, Pathanamthitta, Kayamkulam, Kottayam, Marthandam, Neyyattinkkara, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram City, Kilimanoor, Karikode, Kollam City, Karunagapally, Punalur, Anchal, Kuttikkanam, Elappara, Kalamassery, Kaloor, Angamali, Thrissur, Palakkad, Manjeri, Valanchery, Perinthalmanna, Calicut (Kozhikode), Perumbavoor, Vyttilla, Alappuzha, Harippad.
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Karnataka
Bangalore Electronic City, Mysore Kuvempunagar, Mysore City.
Andhra Pradesh
Panruti, Dilsukhnagar, Chittoor, West Godavari.
Maharashtra
Panvel, Dombivli, Dombivli East, Thane, Kalyan, Akurdi, Chinchwad, Nigdi, Karvenagar, Revet, Kothrud.
West Bengal
Kolkata, Durgapur.
Rajasthan
Sikar, Kota, Jhalawar.
Jharkhand
Ranchi.
Uttar Pradesh
Allahabad, Lucknow, Rambagh.