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Embedded Systems Design for Software Engineers

7 chapters · 31 lessons

1. 1. Hardware Architecture and Constraint Analysis

   4 lessons

   Understand microcontrollers, system-on-chip designs, memory hierarchies, and how physical constraints shape embedded decisions.

2. 2. Input and Output Interface Design

   5 lessons

   Master digital and analog I/O, communication buses, and how to connect sensors, displays, and actuators.

3. 3. Real-Time Software and Event-Driven Architecture

   5 lessons

   Design firmware that responds predictably under timing constraints using loops, interrupts, and RTOS patterns.

4. 4. Networking and Wireless Connectivity

   4 lessons

   Implement communication protocols, manage network stacks, and design for intermittent connectivity in embedded products.

5. 5. Power Management and Battery-Powered Design

   4 lessons

   Optimize energy consumption through sleep modes, duty cycling, and efficient peripheral use.

6. 6. Debugging and Testing Embedded Systems

   4 lessons

   Use hardware debuggers, logic analyzers, and simulation to diagnose timing, hardware, and integration issues.

7. 7. Deploying AI and Signal Processing at the Edge

   5 lessons

   Run inference, audio processing, and vision algorithms on embedded hardware with limited compute and memory.