Introduction to Embedded Systems and
Programming Basics
Overview of Embedded Systems:
Definition and applications of
embedded systems.
Key components: microcontrollers,
sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.
Embedded software vs.
general-purpose software.
Microcontroller Basics:
Architecture and types of
microcontrollers.
Memory organization and GPIO
basics.
Embedded C Programming:
Basic syntax, data types, and
control structures in C.
Special considerations for
embedded systems.
Development Environment Setup:
Setting up an IDE and
toolchain.
Introduction to debugging
tools and simulators.
Hands-on Exercises
Hardware Interfacing and Peripheral Programming
Digital I/O Interfacing:
Configuring GPIO for input and
output operations.
Interfacing LEDs, switches,
and push buttons.
Analog Interfacing:
Introduction to ADC and DAC.
Reading analog sensor data.
Timers and Interrupts:
Configuring timers for
time-based tasks.
Using interrupts for
event-driven programming.
Hands-on Exercises
Advanced Features and Real-Time Applications
Serial Communication Interfaces:
Introduction to UART, SPI, and
I2C protocols.
Configuring and using
communication interfaces.
Real-Time Systems and Multitasking:
Managing time-critical tasks.
Basics of RTOS (Real-Time
Operating Systems).
Debugging and Optimization:
Common debugging techniques
for embedded systems.
Optimizing code for
performance and memory constraints.
Hands-on Exercises