Introduction to Embedded C Programming &
Automotive Systems
Module 1: Introduction to Embedded C
Basics of Embedded C
programming
Key features of Embedded C and
differences from standard C
Module 2: Automotive System Overview
Overview of automotive
electronics and embedded systems
Key automotive components and
their embedded system requirements
Module 3: Embedded C in Automotive
Systems
Use of Embedded C in
automotive ECUs (Electronic Control Units)
Real-time operating systems
(RTOS) basics and integration
Design Principles & Optimization
Module 4: Software Design Principles
Modular design in embedded
systems
Best practices in code
structure and design patterns
Module 5: Memory Optimization
Techniques
Memory constraints in
automotive systems
Techniques for optimizing
memory in Embedded C applications
Module 6: Performance Optimization
Techniques for optimizing
processing time and power consumption
Practical Implementation & Debugging
Techniques
Module 7: Real-Time Application Design
Designing software for
real-time systems (interrupts, timing, etc.)
Understanding real-time
constraints in automotive applications
Module 8: Debugging Embedded C
Applications
Debugging tools and techniques
for Embedded C code
Case study
Module 9: Case Study and Group
Activity
Interactive Components:
Group Discussions: Focused on industry-specific challenges
in automotive systems
Group Activities: Collaborative work on embedded C design
and optimization tasks
Case Studies: Practical automotive examples to apply
learned principles
Scenario-Based Exercises: Hands-on coding sessions with
real-world automotive scenarios
Role-Playing: Simulating the role of software engineers in
embedded system design for automotive applications
