Embedded systems

Fundamentals

• Definition and concepts
• CPU and memory
• Popular MCU architectures
• Programming hardware
• Version control: CVCS, DVCS
• GPIO handling
• Using timers
• UART, I2C, SPI
• AD and DA conversion

Advanced programming

• Concurrency handling
• Real-time operating system (RTOS)
• Battery-powered devices
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee
• Debug and JTAG
• Vulnerabilities, encryption
• Advanced memory management
• OTA update