Course Code: basicforemb
Duration: 32 hours
Prerequisites:
  • Computer literacy
Overview:

Overview: The "C Basics for Embedded Systems" training course is meticulously designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of C programming tailored specifically for embedded systems. Through a structured four-day program, participants will delve into essential concepts of microcontroller architecture, fundamental C language constructs, advanced programming techniques, and their practical application in embedded systems development.

Key Focus Areas:

  1. Foundational Understanding: Participants will grasp the intricacies of microcontroller architecture, memory management, and data representation within the context of embedded systems, paving the way for a robust comprehension of programming fundamentals.
  2. C Language Proficiency: The course imparts a thorough understanding of C programming concepts, covering basic and advanced data types, pointers, control structures, and functions, ensuring participants acquire proficiency in coding techniques relevant to embedded systems.
  3. Advanced Topics Exploration: Advanced C concepts such as function pointers, data structures, handling interrupts, and real-time operating systems (RTOS) will be explored, enabling participants to tackle complex embedded systems challenges with confidence.
  4. Practical Application: Practical sessions and hands-on exercises encompassing peripheral handling, ADC, PWM implementation, and interfacing with sensors and EEPROMs will reinforce theoretical concepts, ensuring practical skill development.

Delivery Methodology: The training sessions will be conducted by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in embedded systems development. Interactive lectures, practical demonstrations, and application-focused workshops will facilitate an engaging learning experience.

Outcomes: Upon completion of this training course, participants will:

  • Possess a solid understanding of microcontroller architecture and its implications in embedded systems.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in C programming techniques and its application in embedded systems development.
  • Apply advanced concepts of C programming to solve real-world embedded systems challenges.
  • Acquire practical skills through hands-on exercises, enhancing their ability to develop embedded system applications.

Target Audience: This course is designed for software engineers, developers, and enthusiasts seeking to gain expertise in C programming specifically tailored for embedded systems.

Conclusion: The "C Basics for Embedded Systems" training course amalgamates theoretical foundations with practical implementation, equipping participants with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the realm of embedded systems development.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Foundational Concepts

  • Understanding Microcontroller Architecture
    • Overview of memory (EEPROM, RAM, ROM)
    • Input/Output (I/O) Ports, ADC, DAC, SFR, PWM, WDG
  • Introduction to C Programming
    • Lexical conventions, identifiers' meanings
  • Memory Representation
    • Memory padding, types: code, data, stack
    • Endianness: big endian vs. little endian
  • Basic Data Types in C
    • Integers, Floating point numbers
  • Linkage, Declarations, and Definitions
    • External vs. internal linkage
  • Operators and Expressions

Day 2: Building Programming Skills

  • C Preprocessor and Control Statements
    • Understanding Variadic Macros
    • if-else and switch statements
  • Looping Constructs
    • while, do-while, for loops
  • Function Fundamentals
    • Prototypes, Call mechanisms (by value)
    • Implementation and Calling functions
  • Pointer Essentials
    • Basics, Arithmetic, Dereferencing
  • Arrays and Enumerations
    • Understanding relationships between arrays and pointers

Day 3: Advanced C Programming

  • Advanced Data Concepts
    • Pointers to Pointers, Enumerations
    • Bit Fields, Unions, Circular Buffers, and Stacks
  • Data Structures in C
    • Defining, Accessing, Manipulating elements
    • Pointers to Data Structures, Arrow Operator
    • Traversing data structures using pointers
  • Managing Complexity
    • Pointers to Functions
    • Const and Static Keywords, Casting

Day 4: Application and System Integration

  • Working with C Standard Library
    • Input/Output (I/O) functions, String Manipulation
  • Embedded Systems Integration
    • Port Setup, Compiler-specific features
    • Special Function Registers, Interrupt handling
    • Linkers, Peripheral Device Libraries
  • Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)
    • Multitasking, Interrupts, Scheduler tasks
  • Practicals and Hands-on Implementation
    • Microcontroller Interface with C Code
    • ADC, PWM implementation
  • Application Development
    • Event-Driven Programming Basics
    • EEPROM, Sensor interfacing, RS232

Conclusion and Recap

  • Final Application Development Workshop
  • Q&A, Review of Key Concepts
  • Course Recap and Next Steps