Embedded Software Boot Camp

Course Overview

Course Length

4 Days

CEUs

3.00

Format

Hands-on/Lecture

Barr Group's Embedded Software Boot Camp^® is an efficient and information-rich hands-on embedded systems training program for programmers of all levels. Through a combination of lectures and programming exercises on ARM-Cortex-based embedded hardware, attendees will learn how to use the C programming language to create portable device drivers, use real-time operating systems, and more. Attendees will independently complete nearly a dozen hands-on programming exercises, including a large capstone project. The exercises include working with Micrium's uC/OS-III operating system and uC/GUI graphics package on a development board. Attendees may keep all course materials and associated hardware.

Topics covered during this course include:

Embedded C Fundamentals
Programming Embedded Peripherals
How to Handle Interrupts
How to Choose a Language
Inter-task Communication and Synchronization
Memory Management and Other Related Topics

Prerequisites: Attendees should be familiar with the C or C++ programming language. Prior experience programming for embedded systems may be beneficial but is not necessary.

Requirements: Each student will need a computer, such as a laptop, running XP or a newer version of Windows with an available USB port and administrator privileges. (Windows over Mac OS X generally works.)

Syllabus

The following summary covers the major course topics and may be modified at the instructor's discretion based on the needs and pace of the course.

Introduction

Embedded C Fundamentals

Fixed-Width Integers

Binary Data Manipulation
Fixed and Floating Point Math
Performance Improvement
Data Storage and Lifetimes
The World Before main()

Peripheral Control

Peripheral Registers
Memory-Mapped I/O
Struct Overlays
Volatile Keyword
Bitmasks vs. Bitfields
Device Drivers

Interrupt Handling

Interrupt Service Routines
Vector Tables
Hardware Hurdles
Disabling Interrupts
Interrupt Latency

Language Choice

C vs. Assembly
C vs. C++

Multitasking Fundamentals

Tasks and Task States
Scheduling Points
Context Switching
System Calls
Mutual Exclusion

Intertask Communication

Semaphores
Mailboxes
Message Queues
Event Flags
Starvation and Deadlock

Key Takeaways

Reviews

"Even as an older experienced software engineer, I learned a lot, especially about RTOS use." - Attendee, Embedded Software Engineer, 2018

"BARR training is able to elegantly bridge the gap from understanding to executing." - M.Z.H., Embedded Software Engineer, 2018

"I came into the training with some experience but I really benefited from from learning the right way to do the basics - and from a very experienced instructor to boot. You can't get this kind of training from Stack Overflow." - Attendee, Embedded Software Engineer, 2018

"Great content and delivery." - Attendee, Embedded Software Engineer, 2018

"Course structure was very well laid out to help digest such a large amount of information in a short period of time." - Attendee, Embedded Software Engineer, 2018

"Barr Group’s Embedded Software Boot Camp was well worth our time and money. It was engaging, fun, and interesting." -Daniel J, Embedded Software Engineer, Taco Comfort Solutions

"So much material! It was all great and relevant!" - Attendee, Embedded Software Engineer, 2017

"The exercises were well structured and struck a great balance between what was provided and what the student needed to implement." - Attendee, Embedded Software Engineer, 2017

"The class was really great... The exercises were really well done. I feel like I have good awareness of the basics of embedded systems." - Attendee, Embedded Software Engineer, 2017

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Recording Policy

Barr Group's courses may not be audiotaped, videotaped, or photographed without consent from Barr Group's executive team.

Embedded Software Boot Camp

Course Overview