Introduction to Embedded Systems
Learn the fundamentals of embedded systems, including hardware, software, and the integration of both to create practical applications. This course provides a solid foundation in embedded system design, microcontroller programming, and the key concepts used in the development of embedded applications.
Introduction to Embedded Systems
This course introduces students to the principles and applications of embedded systems, including microcontroller programming, sensor integration, and communication protocols. You will gain hands-on experience working with popular development platforms and learn to design and implement embedded applications in real-world scenarios.
Topics include an overview of embedded systems, embedded software development, interfacing with sensors and actuators, and exploring low-level programming for hardware control. Upon completion, students will have the skills to create embedded systems for a wide range of applications such as robotics, IoT devices, and automation.
Introduction to Embedded Systems
Learn about the fundamentals of embedded systems, including hardware and software components, and how they work together to create functional devices.
In this section, you'll gain an understanding of what embedded systems are and their role in everyday devices. You'll explore the architecture of embedded systems, the microcontroller's role, and basic concepts such as real-time operation and power efficiency.
Microcontrollers and Programming
Explore how to program microcontrollers and utilize them to control hardware devices in embedded systems.
We will cover basic programming concepts for microcontrollers, including the use of development environments, programming languages (such as C), and compiling code to be executed on embedded hardware. This section will also introduce interrupt handling and timing considerations for embedded applications.
Interfacing with Sensors and Actuators
Learn how to interface embedded systems with sensors and actuators to interact with the physical world.
This section focuses on the key concepts involved in connecting sensors (such as temperature, pressure, and motion sensors) and actuators (motors, LEDs, etc.) to microcontrollers, and programming them to collect data and control devices. You'll also learn about analog-to-digital conversion and signal processing.
Communication Protocols
Study various communication protocols used in embedded systems to enable interaction between devices.
Embedded systems often need to communicate with each other or with external devices. In this section, we explore protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and wireless communication standards like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Practical Applications and Projects
Apply your knowledge by developing a project that uses embedded systems to solve a real-world problem.
In the final section, students will work on a practical project to integrate all the concepts they've learned. This project could involve developing a sensor-based system, creating a simple robotic application, or building an IoT device.
