Firmware Engineering

"An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Firmware Engineering for Embedded Systems"

What you'll learn

Students will learn about the fundamental concepts and principles of firmware development, including memory management, communication protocols, and system arch

Students will be able to design, implement, and test firmware solutions for embedded systems using various programming languages and tools.

Students will be able to troubleshoot and debug firmware code using various debugging tools and techniques.

Students will be able to perform system performance analysis and optimization to ensure that their firmware solutions are efficient and reliable.

Requirements

No programming experience is needed. you will learn everything, you need to know

Description

Firmware engineering is a crucial field in the world of computer science and engineering, as it involves the design, development, and maintenance of firmware for various electronic devices and systems. In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques that are essential for building reliable and efficient firmware solutions.You will start by learning about the different types of firmware, including boot firmware, application firmware, and device firmware. You will also learn about the key challenges and considerations that are involved in firmware development, such as memory management, resource allocation, and security.In addition, you will learn about the different communication protocols and interfaces that are commonly used in firmware engineering, including UART, I2C, SPI, USB, and Ethernet. You will also learn about the role of operating systems and networking in firmware development, and how to develop device drivers and system-level software.Another key focus of this course is on debugging and troubleshooting techniques. You will learn how to use various debugging tools and techniques, such as debuggers, analyzers, and simulators, to identify and fix issues in your firmware. You will also learn about code review and peer review, which are essential for ensuring the quality and reliability of your firmware.Finally, you will learn about the importance of requirements gathering and specification in firmware development, as well as how to optimize system performance and use collaboration tools and techniques to work effectively with others. You will also learn about security best practices and protocols, and how to integrate hardware and firmware in a co-development process.Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge through hands-on exercises and projects, giving you the skills and experience you need to succeed in the world of firmware engineering.

Overview

Section 1: Chapter 1: Hardware Architecture and Design

Lecture 1 1.0: Introduction

Lecture 2 1.1: Embedded systems concepts and programming

Lecture 3 1.2: Real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal systems

Lecture 4 1.3: Interrupts and interrupt handling

Lecture 5 1.4: Communication protocols and interfaces (e.g. UART, I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet)

Lecture 6 1.5: Memory management and resource allocation

Lecture 7 1.6: Power management techniques (e.g. power gating, clock gating, dynamic volta

Lecture 8 1.7: Debugging and troubleshooting techniques

Section 2: Chapter 2: Software Development and Design

Lecture 9 2.0: Introduction

Lecture 10 2.1: Code optimization and performance tuning

Lecture 11 2.2: Design patterns and software architecture

Lecture 12 2.3: Version control and configuration management

Lecture 13 2.4: Build systems and automation

Lecture 14 2.5: Testing and quality assurance

Lecture 15 2.6: Documentation and technical writing

Lecture 16 2.7: Hardware-software integration and debugging

Section 3: Chapter 3: Skills and Professional Development

Lecture 17 3.0:Introduction

Lecture 18 3.1: Communication and collaboration skills

Lecture 19 3.2: Time management and project management

Lecture 20 3.3: Agile development methodologies

Lecture 21 3.4: Safety-critical systems and functional safety

Lecture 22 3.5: Cybersecurity and threat analysis

Section 4: Chapter 4: Data Structures and Algorithms

Lecture 23 4.0: Introduction

Lecture 24 4.1: Data structures and algorithms

Lecture 25 4.2: Computer architecture and assembly language

Section 5: Chapter 5: Operating Systems and Networking

Lecture 26 5.0: Introduction

Lecture 27 5.1: Networking protocols and concepts

Lecture 28 5.2: Operating system internals and kernel development

Section 6: Chapter 6: System-Level Software and Drivers

Lecture 29 6.0: Introduction

Lecture 30 6.1: Device drivers and system-level software

Lecture 31 6.2: System architecture and design

Lecture 32 6.3: Embedded Linux development

Section 7: Chapter 7: Firmware Updates and Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates

Lecture 33 7.0: Introduction

Lecture 34 7.1: Firmware updates and over-the-air (OTA) updates

Section 8: Chapter 8: Debugging Tools and Techniques

Lecture 35 8.0: Introduction

Lecture 36 8.1: Debugging tools and techniques (e.g. debuggers, analyzers, simulators)

Lecture 37 8.2: Code review and peer review

Section 9: Chapter 9: Requirements Gathering and Specification

Lecture 38 9.0: Introduction

Lecture 39 9.1: Requirements gathering and specification

Section 10: Chapter 10: System Performance Analysis and Optimization

Lecture 40 10.0: Introduction

Lecture 41 10.1: System performance analysis and optimization

Section 11: Chapter 11: Collaboration Tools and Techniques

Lecture 42 11.0:Introduction

Lecture 43 11.1: Collaboration tools and techniques (e.g. bug tracking, project management)

Section 12: Chapter 12: Security Best Practices and Protocols

Lecture 44 12.0: Introduction

Lecture 45 12.1: Security best practices and protocols

Section 13: Chapter 13: Hardware-Firmware Co-development and Integration

Lecture 46 13.0: Introduction

Lecture 47 13.1: Hardware-firmware co-development and integration

Section 14: Chapter 14: Low-Level Programming and Microcontroller Programming

Lecture 48 14.0: Introduction

Lecture 49 14.1: Low-level programming and microcontroller programming

Section 15: Chapter 15: Wireless Technology and Protocols

Lecture 50 15.0: Introduction

Lecture 51 15.1: Wireless technology and protocols (e.g. Bluetooth, WiFi)

Section 16: Chapter 16: Firmware Development Tools and Environments

Lecture 52 16.0: Introduction

Lecture 53 16.1: Firmware development tools and environments (e.g. IDEs, compilers, linkers

This course is intended for software developers who are interested in learning about firmware development for embedded systems. It is ideal for individuals who are looking to gain expertise in programming low-level hardware and microcontrollers, as well as those who want to learn about networking protocols, operating system internals, and system-level software development. This course is suitable for learners who have some programming experience and are comfortable with concepts such as data structures and algorithms, as well as those who are new to firmware development and want to learn the fundamentals. It is also suitable for professionals who are looking to expand their skill set and stay up to date with the latest techniques and technologies in firmware development.