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Fundamentals of Embedded Systems
A comprehensive course on the fundamentals of embedded systems.
12 weeks long course | 100% Online
Learn from leading experts in the industry
Project based learning with 2 industry level projects that learners can showcase on LinkedIn.
Learn Key Tools & Technologies Mbed Simulator, SimulIDE
Syllabus
This course is full of best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry experts in the form of videos and projects
Course Overview
- During the coursework, the students will learn about advanced MCU architectures, sensors, OS, and firmware.
- Also, they will learn about various safety standards.
- The students will gain a thorough knowledge of the Fundamentals concepts of Embedded Systems.
- The students are exposed to the modern trends and standard practices being followed in the industry right now.
- This course forms the foundation for anyone wanting to be an Embedded Software Developer and Embedded Linux/RTOS developer.
Course Syllabus
On a daily basis we talk to companies in the likes of Tata Elxsi and Mahindra to fine tune our curriculum.
Week 1 - Role of Embedded Systems in Mechatronic Systems
- Basics Embedded System
- Basics of Automotive ECUs
- Case studies and reference designs of ECUs
Week 2 - ARM (MCU) Architecture
- Basic Features of ARM Processor
- Products Details and Product Roadmap
- ARM Cortex Processor Internals
- Cortex Microcontroller Software Interface Standard (CMSIS)
- ARM Cortex M4 Programming Model
Week 3 - Sensors, Actuators, and Instrumentation Cluster
- System Basics
- Basic concepts of Sensors and Actuators
- Types, Functions, and Applications
- Sensor Terminology
- Technology of Sensors and Actuators
- Role of Sensors and Actuators in Automotive Systems
- Automotive Instrumentation Cluster Basics
- Actuators
Week 4 - Embedded Systems Development
- Embedded Systems Bare Metal Programming Philosophy
- General RTOS Concepts
- Bare Metal Vs RTOS
- Bare Metal/RTOS/OS: Comparison
- Examples of Bare Metal, RTOS, OS Development
Week 5 - Software Development Life Cycle
- Basics of SDLC
- Phases of SDLC
- SDLC Models
- SDLC Frameworks
Week 6 - Introduction to Safety Standards
- Different Safety Standards in Various Domains
- Secure Programming in C
- Less Secure Areas of C Program
- Secure C Coding Standards MISRA C
Week 7 - Get Started with Tinker cad, SimulIDE, MBED Platform
- What is Arduino?
- Why Arduino?
- Most Common Arduino Platforms
- What is Tinkercad?
- How to use Tinkercad & Simulate Circuits
- Download and Install SimulIDE
- Blink Program and Simulation in SimulIDE
- Introduction to Mbed
- CMSIS
- ARM Microcontroller Introduction
Week 8 - Arduino Digital Pins, GPIO Input/Output Modes, and Methods of programming Digital GPIO
- Demonstration of the Working of DIO Pins – Led Chaser
- Voltmeter Project in SimulIDE
- L298 Motor Driver in SimulIDE
- Relay in SimulIDE
- Digital Inputs
- Digital Outputs
Week 9 - Introduction to Analog Data, Analog to Digital Conversion, Digital to Analog Conversion, Analog Data, ADC, and DAC in Mbed
- Intoduction of Analog Data
- NTC Circuit Example
- Analog to Digital Conversion
- Digital to Analog Conversion
- Working with analog pins and simulate a code
- Simulate a Code for Themometer using TMP36 sensor in Tinkercad simulator
- LDR in SIMULIDE
- Voltmeter in SIMULIDE
- Libraries in Mbed
- Reading and Logging Data from Analog Inputs
- DAC in Mbed
- Analog Output in Mbed
Week 10 - Timers in AVR based Microcontrollers, Concepts of PWM, and PWM in Mbed
- Timers in Arduino UNO
- Blink using Timers
- 500ms Blink Example code
- Need of PWM
- Fade
- Simulation of Illustrating the analogWrite() Function.
- H-Bridge
- DC Motor Control
- Servo Motor Mechanism
- Servo Mechanism - PWM Pin in SIMULIDE
- Timers in ARM based Microcontrollers
Week 11 - Interrupts, Demonstration, and Advantages
- Interrupts
- Demonstration of Interrupts using Push Buttons - Arduino.
- Advantages of Interrupts with Example
- Polling Method
- Simulating a Code for Blinking the LED
- Problems in polling method
- Example of Interrupts in Mbed
Week 12 - C communication Protocols
- Introduction to Serial Communication
- Types of Serial Communication
- UART Communication Protocol
- Simulate a Code for Communication Between Two Arduino using UART Protocol
- I2C Communication Protocol
- Simulate a Code for Communication Between Two Arduino using I2C Protocol
- SPI Communication Protocol
- Simulate a Code for Communication Between Two Arduino using SPI Protocol
Our courses have been designed by industry experts to help students achieve their dream careers
Industry Projects
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.
Interfacing a 16*2 LCD with 2 Arduino’s Using (I2C) Communication Protocol
Measuring the Distance of an Object Using Ultrasonic Sensor
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Instructors profiles
Our courses are designed by leading academicians and experienced industry professionals.
1 industry expert
Our instructors are industry experts along with a passion to teach.
10 years in the experience range
Instructors with 10 years extensive industry experience.
Areas of expertise
- Automotive Embedded Software Development
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