Embedded Systems Using C Course Overview

Target Audience for Embedded Systems Using C

The "Embedded Systems Using C" course is designed for professionals looking to master embedded systems programming and C language intricacies.

• Embedded Software Engineers
• Firmware Developers
• Electrical Engineers with a focus on embedded systems
• Computer Engineers entering the embedded field
• Systems Architects who design embedded solutions
• Technical Project Managers overseeing embedded projects
• Hardware Engineers looking to better understand software integration
• IoT (Internet of Things) Developers
• Robotics Engineers
• Automotive Software Engineers
• Aerospace Engineers involved in avionics software
• Professionals transitioning from high-level programming to lower-level embedded development
• Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Students specializing in embedded systems
• Technical Leads managing embedded development teams
• Quality Assurance Engineers specializing in embedded systems testing
• Technical Consultants providing expertise in embedded systems design and development

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Embedded Systems Using C?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered

This comprehensive course on Embedded Systems Using C provides a deep dive into programming embedded systems, from basic C programming concepts to advanced techniques for real-time applications.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the unique characteristics of embedded systems and apply C programming best practices within this context.
• Gain insight into microcontroller (MCU) architecture, program execution, and the boot process for embedded systems.
• Master the use of variables, data types, casting, and debugging techniques specific to embedded software development.
• Learn hardware manipulation through direct memory access, register maps, and bit-level operations for optimal control over system hardware.
• Develop strong program flow control skills using software design patterns, UML, flowcharts, and scheduling algorithms.
• Handle advanced flow control with real-time concepts, interrupts, and techniques for managing shared data and race conditions.
• Utilize advanced types, enumerations, derived types, and expressions to create robust state machines and software architectures.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of arrays, pointers, strings, and their operations, crucial for memory management in embedded systems.
• Design and implement functions, including an understanding of variable scope, recursion, inline functions, and static code analysis for code quality assurance.
• Construct and manipulate complex data structures such as structures and unions, and learn to design device drivers with clean and maintainable APIs.