Course Outline
Introduction to Embedded Systems Programming
- What are embedded systems?
- Challenges and considerations in embedded systems development
- Introduction to Rust for embedded systems
Setting up the Development Environment
- Installing Rust for embedded systems development
- Configuring the development tools and environment
- Exploring embedded development platforms and microcontrollers
Rust Language Essentials for Embedded Systems
- Overview of Rust syntax and concepts relevant to embedded systems
- Memory management and ownership in embedded systems programming
- Handling interrupts and low-level programming with Rust
Working with Peripherals and Device Drivers
- Interfacing with GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins
- Timers, counters, and PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
- UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) communication
- SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) and I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) protocols
Concurrency and Real-Time Programming
- Multitasking and concurrency in embedded systems
- Synchronization mechanisms for real-time requirements
- Real-time scheduling and task prioritization in Rust
Low-Level Abstractions and Hardware Access
- Working with memory-mapped registers and direct hardware access
- Using HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) libraries in Rust
- Implementing low-level abstractions for efficient hardware control
Debugging and Testing Embedded Applications
- Debugging techniques and tools for embedded systems
- Unit testing and integration testing for embedded applications
- Profiling and optimizing embedded code
Power Management and Low-Power Optimization
- Techniques for managing power consumption in embedded systems
- Optimizing code for low-power operation
Safety and Security Considerations
- Memory safety and secure coding practices in embedded systems
- Error handling and fault tolerance in Rust for embedded systems
- Secure communication protocols and cryptography in embedded applications
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of programming concepts
- Familiarity with a programming language (such as C or C++)
- Knowledge of microcontrollers and their peripherals
- A general understanding of embedded systems development
Audience
- Developers
- Embedded systems engineers
Delivery Options
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