Embedded System Professional

Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the design, programming, and application of embedded systems. Students will learn about the principles, components, and techniques used in embedded systems development. Through lectures, lab sessions, and projects, students will gain practical experience in designing, implementing, and testing embedded systems for various applications.

MODULE 1: Introduction to Embedded Systems

Overview of embedded systems and their applications
Characteristics and challenges of embedded systems design
Introduction to microcontrollers and microprocessors

MODULE 2: Microcontroller Architecture

Architecture and components of microcontrollers
Embedded systems development tools (IDEs, compilers, debuggers)
Introduction to assembly language programming for microcontrollers

MODULE 3: Embedded C Programming

Basics of C programming for embedded systems
Data types, operators, and control structures in embedded C
Memory management and I/O operations in embedded C

MODULE 4: Interrupts and Timers

Introduction to interrupts and interrupt handling mechanisms
Timer modules and their applications in embedded systems
Writing interrupt service routines (ISRs) in embedded C

MODULE 5: Input/Output Interfacing

Basics of digital and analog I/O interfacing
Interfacing with sensors and actuators
Serial communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)

MODULE 6: Embedded Systems Development Platforms

Introduction to development boards and kits (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
Setting up and configuring development environments
Hands-on exercises with development boards

MODULE 7: Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Overview of real-time operating systems
Task scheduling and management in RTOS
Case studies of RTOS applications in embedded systems

MODULE 8: Embedded Systems Design Techniques

Design considerations for embedded systems (power, size, cost, etc.)
Hardware/software co-design methodologies
Case studies of embedded systems design projects

MODULE 9: Embedded Systems Testing and Debugging

Testing methodologies for embedded systems
Debugging techniques and tools
Code optimization and performance tuning

MODULE 10: Wireless Communication in Embedded Systems

Introduction to wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.)
Designing embedded systems with wireless connectivity
Case studies of wireless sensor networks and IoT applications