Foundations of Embedded Software Design is a beginner-level course designed to help aspiring software and electronics engineers build strong fundamentals in embedded systems development. You'll learn how microcontrollers work internally, explore differences between microcontrollers and microprocessors, and understand real-time constraints critical for responsive systems. Through guided videos, practical readings, and hands-on exercises, you’ll apply core concepts such as interrupt handling, state machines, and software-hardware integration. Real-world examples, like automotive ECUs and industrial controllers, illustrate how embedded systems drive daily technology. By the end, you will have the confidence to read hardware datasheets, design structured software logic for microcontrollers, and write efficient, clear pseudocode ready to translate into C or Assembly for your future projects. This course sets the foundation for advanced embedded programming and systems design roles.
Foundations of Embedded Software Design
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In this introductory lesson, learners will examine what embedded systems are and how microcontrollers serve as their central processing units. They will explore the fundamental architecture and key components of microcontrollers, including the CPU, memory, I/O ports, and peripheral configurations that enable devices to perform dedicated tasks efficiently. Through real-world examples and application-based scenarios, learners will gain insight into how microcontroller architecture influences embedded software design, preparing them to analyze and design software solutions for real embedded systems.
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In this lesson, learners will examine the critical importance of real-time constraints and interrupt handling in embedded software design. They will explore how real-time systems differ from general-purpose computing, why timing predictability is essential for safety and reliability, and how interrupts enable fast, efficient responses to external and internal events. Through real-world examples, videos, and hands-on activities, learners will gain insight into designing software that meets strict timing requirements, manages multiple tasks efficiently, and maintains system stability under various operating conditions.
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In this lesson, learners will explore common software design patterns used to create efficient, maintainable, and scalable embedded systems. They will examine patterns such as state machines, circular buffers, and device driver abstractions, learning how these structures simplify complex program logic and improve reliability. Through practical examples, video demonstrations, and real-world case studies, learners will gain insight into choosing the right design pattern for specific embedded applications, ensuring their software is organised, responsive, and ready for future feature expansions or hardware changes.
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