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This course provides a beginner-friendly introduction to Embedded C programming, starting with the fundamentals of the C language and progressing to hardware interface with microcontrollers. This course offers a project-based approach, so students get practical experience with code writing, hardware control and external interfacing. This course focuses not only on creating code, but also on learning how microcontrollers execute instructions, regulate inputs/outputs and handle real-time events.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Embedded Systems & Microcontrollers: Learn what embedded systems are and how microcontrollers differ from general-purpose computers.
- C Programming Essentials for Embedded Systems: Master C syntax, data types, functions and control structures tailored to microcontroller programming.
- Microcontroller Architecture Basics: Understand memory types (RAM, ROM, Flash), registers and instruction cycles.
- Interfacing with LEDs, Switches and Sensors: Learn how to connect and program basic components for real-time responses.
- Timers and Interrupts: Use built-in microcontroller timers and configure interrupts for precise and responsive event handling.
- Serial Communication (UART): Send and receive data between microcontrollers and external devices like PCs.
- Code Debugging and Optimization: Understand common coding errors, debug using tools and write efficient code for embedded systems.
- And more topics to explore.
Who Should Take This Course:
- Electronics or Computer Science Students looking to gain practical embedded programming skills.
- Hobbyists and Makers interested in building their own hardware-based projects.
- Entry-Level Engineers or Technicians seeking to understand microcontroller programming from the ground up.
- Anyone Curious about embedded systems and how devices are programmed and controlled.
Why Take This Course:
This course gives a clear and structured introduction to embedded systems, reducing the complexities that are commonly associated with this field. It begins with the fundamentals and gradually builds up your skills through practical experience. You will learn the fundamentals of C programming for microcontroller applications, as well as how to interact with standard hardware components and design, test and troubleshoot embedded systems. After completing this course, you will be prepared to handle more complicated embedded projects or explore career opportunities in embedded software development.
