Module 1: Embedded C & Microcontroller Basics
Lecture 1: Overview of Embedded C – Differences from Standard C
Lecture 2: Data Types, Bit Manipulation, and Type Casting in Embedded C
Lecture 3: Understanding Heap, Stack, and Register Memory
Lecture 4: Dynamic Memory Allocation in Embedded Systems
Lecture 5: GPIO Programming – Input/Output, Pull-Up/Down, Bit Masking
Lecture 6: Debouncing and Handling High-Frequency Input Signals
Lecture 7: Interrupt Service Routines (ISRs) – Concepts and Use Cases
Lecture 8: Nested Interrupts, Interrupt Latency, and Prioritization
Module 2: Advanced Firmware Development
Lecture 9: Introduction to Timers – Types, Usage, and Applications
Lecture 10: Configuring Timer Interrupts and PWM Generation
Lecture 11: Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC) – Sampling, Resolution, and Noise Handling
Lecture 12: Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC) and Sensor Interfacing
Lecture 13: UART Communication – Baud Rate Calculation, Interrupt & Polling
Lecture 14: SPI & I2C – Multi-Device Communication, Master-Slave Setup
Lecture 15: Bootloader Fundamentals – Boot Process, Custom Bootloaders
Lecture 16: Flash Memory Handling – Writing/Erasing Flash, EEPROM Storage
Module 3: Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Lecture 17: RTOS Basics – Task Creation, Scheduling Algorithms
Lecture 18: Task States (Ready, Running, Blocked), Context Switching
Lecture 19: Mutex, Semaphores – Synchronization Techniques
Lecture 20: Message Queues & Event Flags for RTOS-based Systems
Lecture 21: Power-Saving Modes in Microcontrollers (Sleep, Deep Sleep)
Lecture 22: Optimizing Power Consumption in Battery-Powered Devices
Lecture 23: Debugging Techniques for RTOS (Tracing, Logging, Profiling)
Lecture 24: Real-Time Performance Optimization and Timing Analysis
Module 4: Embedded Security & Optimization
Lecture 25: Secure Boot Fundamentals – Preventing Unauthorized Code Execution
Lecture 26: Firmware Encryption Techniques – AES, SHA, Public-Key Cryptography
Lecture 27: Understanding OTA Updates – Benefits and Challenges
Lecture 28: Implementing OTA Firmware Updates using Secure Protocols
Lecture 29: Reducing Firmware Size – Compiler Optimization Techniques
Lecture 30: Memory Management & Efficient Coding Practices
Lecture 31: Debugging using JTAG, SWD, and Serial Debugging Tools
Lecture 32: Profiling and Analysing Embedded Code Performance
Module 5: Industrial Applications & Case Studies
Lecture 33: Modbus Protocol – Master-Slave Communication, Implementation
Lecture 34: CAN Bus Communication – Error Handling, Arbitration, and Real-Time Data Transfer
Lecture 35: Edge AI in Embedded Firmware – ML on Microcontrollers
Lecture 36: Optimizing Firmware for IoT Devices – Low Bandwidth & Low Power
Lecture 37: Implementing Machine Learning Algorithms on MCUs
Lecture 38: Case Study: AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance in Industrial Systems
Lecture 39: Developing Firmware for Smart Meters – Data Logging & Tariff Switching
Lecture 40: Secure Communication in Smart Metering Applications
Module 6: Project Development & Certification
Lecture 41: Setting Up a Custom RTOS-Based System from Scratch
Lecture 42: Task Scheduling, Communication, and System Integration
Lecture 43: Unit Testing & Test-Driven Development (TDD) for Firmware
Lecture 44: Automated Firmware Testing – Tools and Best Practices
Lecture 45: Project Kick-off – Building a Real-Time Data Logger
Lecture 46: Hardware-Software Integration and Performance Testing
Lecture 47: Course Recap, Certification Exam & Project Evaluations
Lecture 48: Career Pathways in Firmware Development – Jobs, Freelancing, and Startups
