Master Embedded Systems to Develop High-Performance Devices
(6-Week Intensive)
Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Mentorship: Industry experts from top tech companies will guide you throughout the course.
Mode of Learning: Online, Self-paced + Weekly Live Sessions
Week 1: Introduction to Embedded Systems & Microcontrollers
- Introduction to Embedded Systems: Overview of embedded systems concepts, applications, characteristics, and design considerations.
- Microcontroller Fundamentals: Introduction to microcontrollers, architecture, memory organization, peripherals, and clocking.
- Setting up the Development Environment: Setting up the IDE (Integrated Development Environment) and toolchain for a chosen microcontroller platform (e.g., ARM Cortex-M). Introduction to basic electronics and circuit design.
- Project 1: Basic Microcontroller Program: Write and debug a simple program to control LEDs, read digital inputs, and use timers on the microcontroller.
Outcome: Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers, ability to set up the development environment and write basic microcontroller programs.
Week 2: Input/Output and Interfacing
- Digital I/O: Working with digital input and output pins, implementing logic levels, and interfacing with switches and LEDs.
- Analog I/O: Introduction to analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital-to-analog converters (DACs), reading analog sensor data, and controlling analog outputs.
- Timers and Interrupts: Using timers for generating delays, timing events, and implementing interrupts for event-driven programming.
- Project 2: Sensor Interfacing: Interface with various sensors (temperature, light, distance) using analog and digital I/O and process the sensor data.
Outcome: Proficiency in working with digital and analog I/O, using timers and interrupts, and interfacing with sensors.
Week 3: Communication Interfaces
- Serial Communication: Introduction to serial communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C) and implementing serial communication between microcontrollers and other devices.
- Communication Protocols: Understanding various communication protocols used in embedded systems (e.g., Modbus, CAN).
- Project 3: Serial Communication Project: Implement serial communication between two microcontrollers or between a microcontroller and a computer.
Outcome: Understanding of serial communication and communication protocols, ability to implement serial communication interfaces.
Week 4: Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)**
- Introduction to RTOS: Overview of RTOS concepts, tasks, scheduling algorithms, inter-task communication, and resource management.
- RTOS Implementation: Implementing a simple RTOS kernel or using an existing RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) on the chosen microcontroller platform.
- Project 4: RTOS-Based Application: Develop an embedded application using an RTOS, implementing multiple tasks, and managing inter-task communication.
Outcome: Understanding of RTOS concepts and ability to develop RTOS-based embedded applications.
Week 5: Embedded Software Development Best Practices
- Software Design: Introduction to software design principles for embedded systems, including modularity, code reuse, and design patterns.
- Testing and Debugging: Techniques for testing and debugging embedded software, including unit testing, integration testing, and using debuggers.
- Code Optimization: Strategies for optimizing embedded software for performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
- Project 5: Optimized Embedded System: Develop an embedded system application, focusing on software design, testing, debugging, and code optimization.
Outcome: Knowledge of embedded software development best practices and ability to develop efficient and reliable embedded systems.
Week 6: Final Project & Career Prep
- Project 6: Final Embedded Systems Project: Develop a complete embedded system project, incorporating the skills learned throughout the course. Students can choose a project based on their interests. Examples include a data logger, a motor controller, or a smart device.
- Career Preparation:
- Portfolio Building: Refine and complete your portfolio with a professional presentation of your projects.
- Interview Prep & Resume Tips: Learn how to showcase your skills, work on technical interview questions, and perfect your resume.
- Industry Insights: Get advice on the latest industry trends, frameworks, and technologies.
Outcome: By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong portfolio and the confidence to apply for jobs in embedded systems.
Major Projects:
- Basic Microcontroller Program (Week 1): Core Skills: Microcontroller programming, basic electronics.
- Sensor Interfacing (Week 2): Core Skills: Analog and digital I/O, sensor interfacing.
- Serial Communication Project (Week 3): Core Skills: Serial communication, communication protocols.
- RTOS-Based Application (Week 4): Core Skills: RTOS concepts, task management.
- Optimized Embedded System (Week 5): Core Skills: Software design, testing, debugging, code optimization.
- Final Embedded Systems Project (Week 6): Core Skills: Full embedded systems lifecycle, project planning, and execution.
Mentorship at Eduveda Academy:
- Industry Mentor Assignment: You’ll be paired with a mentor from a top tech company who will provide personalized guidance on projects, career advice, and best practices.
- 1-on-1 sessions: For project reviews and troubleshooting.
- Live Q&A Sessions: Weekly with mentors and instructors.
Final Notes:
- Weekly Live Sessions: These will cover key topics, provide updates, and allow you to ask questions.
- Peer Networking: Join the academy Slack group for collaboration and feedback.
This 6-week course is intense but designed to give you all the key skills to jumpstart your career in Embedded Systems. You’ll leave with solid project experience, a polished portfolio, and the confidence to apply for jobs in the field.
