Firmware Development Training
Introduction to Firmware Development
Learn the basics of firmware development and its role in embedded systems. Understand the importance of firmware in controlling hardware and its impact on system functionality.
Embedded Systems and Hardware
Explore the fundamentals of embedded systems and hardware components. Learn about microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and the interaction between firmware and hardware.
Firmware Architecture and Design
Study the architecture and design principles of firmware. Learn about different firmware architectures, design patterns, and best practices for creating efficient and reliable firmware.
Programming Languages for Firmware
Learn about programming languages commonly used in firmware development, such as C and assembly language. Understand how to write and optimize code for embedded systems.
Development Tools and Environments
Familiarize yourself with development tools and environments for firmware development. Explore IDEs, compilers, debuggers, and hardware interfaces used in the development process.
Firmware Testing and Debugging
Study techniques for testing and debugging firmware. Learn about testing methodologies, debugging tools, and strategies for identifying and fixing issues in firmware code.
Memory Management and Optimization
Understand memory management and optimization techniques for embedded systems. Learn how to manage memory effectively and optimize firmware for performance and efficiency.
Communication Protocols and Interfaces
Explore communication protocols and interfaces used in firmware development. Learn about protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and how to implement and use them in your firmware projects.
Firmware Updates and Maintenance
Learn about methods for updating and maintaining firmware. Understand techniques for in-field updates, version control, and strategies for ensuring the long-term reliability of firmware.
Case Studies and Practical Exercises
Engage with case studies and practical exercises to apply firmware development concepts. Work on real-world projects to develop hands-on skills in designing, coding, and testing firmware.
Firmware Development Syllabus
Microcontrollers
- Overview of 8051 Architecture, Stack, Queues, Pipeline, Boot Loader
- Application Code Area
- Secondary Boot Loader
Machine Level Programming
- Binary Format
- Hardware Storage Methods
Assembly Level Programming
- Op Codes
- Mnemonics
- Assemblers vs Compilers
- Instruction Sets
ANSI Standard Embedded C & Advanced C Programming
- Why C? Why Not Assembly/Machine Languages
- Fundamentals of C
- ANSI Standards
- Industry Coding Standards
- Hex File Generation Process
- Conditional Statements, Loops, Functions, Arrays, Strings, Storage Classes, Structures & Unions
- Enumerated Data Types
- Bit Operations, Pointers
- Dynamic Memory Allocations
- File Handling Concepts
- Data Structures, Array of Pointers, Pointers and Dynamic Memory Structures
- Union and Structure Uses Differences
- Sorting and Searching Techniques
- Managing Data in Arrays
- Operations on Arrays vs Strings
- Managing Data in Linked Lists
- Testing of Modules, Test Drivers, Test Stubs
- Single Linked Lists Operations
- Doubly Linked Lists Maintaining Data, Stack, Queue Operations Using Arrays
- Linked Lists Queue Using Arrays
- Circular Linked List
- Linear Search, Binary Search, Hash-Based Search
- Development Tools and Environment
- Creating Make Files
- GDB Debugging of Programs
- Debugging Techniques
Mini Project
- Project on C and Data Structures
Object-Oriented Programming With C++
- Overview and Characteristics
- Function Overloading
- Scope Resolution Operator
- Class in C++: Access Specifiers, Constructor, Destructor, Static Members, Functions, Friend Classes, Friend Functions
- Operator Overloading
- Data Conversions
- Inheritance, Polymorphism
- Exception Handling
- Templates
- Input and Output Stream
Microcontroller Programming
- Cross Compilers
- Embedded C Programming
- Embedded C Debugging
- Memory Models
- Library Reference
- #pragma Directives
On-Chip Peripherals
- Ports: INPUT/OUTPUT
- Timers/Counters
- Interrupts, UART, Debugger
External Interfaces
- LED, LCD, Switches
- Seven Segment Display
- Keyboard Matrix, TFT LCD, Touch Screen
Common Protocols
- I2C, SPI
Industrial Protocols
- CAN
- Modbus and SMBUS
- I2S
- Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GPRS, USB, Memory Card, Ethernet
ARM
- Introduction
- Core Features
- Version History
- Data Flow Model, Registers, CPU Modes
- Memory Organization, Interrupts, Pipelining
- ARM Assembly Language Programming
- Addressing Modes, ARM7 Instruction Set
- Usage of kEIL IDE
- Demonstrating ARM ISA
- Demonstrating THUMB ISA
- ARM Embedded C Languages Implementation
- Exposure to ARM7 CPU
- Core-Based Microcontroller
- LPC2114-ARM-Based Microcontroller from Philips Semiconductors
- On-Chip System Peripherals Bus Structure (AMBA)
- Memory Map
- Phase Locked Loop
- VPB Divider
- On-Chip User Peripherals
- General Purpose I/O: Demo, Using Switch & LED, Vector Interrupt Controller (VIC), External Interrupts Demos
Networking and TCP/IP Applications
- Network Structure
- Classifications and Topologies
- Switching and Routing
- Gateway, Repeater, Hub, Bridge, OSI Layers, TCP/IP Layers
- Physical and Logical Address, ARP & RARP, Internet Protocol, Routing Protocol and IP Datagrams
- Error and Control Messages (ICMP), UDP
- Transfer Control Protocol
- TCP Networking Applications: FTP, TFTP, TELNET, DNS, DHCP, SNTP, POP3, IMAP, SNMP
Socket Programming
- Overview
- Concurrent Processing
- Programming Interface
- Socket Interface
- Client/Server Design
- Concurrent Connection-Oriented Servers
- Socket Calls for TCP and UDP
- Single Process
- Concurrent Servers
- Implementation of TFTP/SMTP
Training
Basic Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Advanced Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Project Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Total Training Period
Duration : 3 Months
Course Mode :
Available Online / Offline
Course Fees :
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