Embedded C Programming for Third-Year Students
Welcome to the Embedded C Programming repository designed specifically for third-year students aiming to enhance their skills in embedded systems and secure promising placements. This repository is curated to cover a comprehensive syllabus, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on programming experience. Let's delve into the key chapters and content awaiting you:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Embedded C Gain a solid understanding of Embedded C and its distinction from general-purpose C programming. Dive into the fundamentals of C programming, covering topics such as comments, identifiers, variables, headers, data types, operators, order of operations, format specifiers, escape sequence characters, input/output statements, and sequential programming.
Chapter 2: Control Statements and Loops Master control flow with in-depth coverage of if statements, if-else structures, switch statements, and various loop constructs like do-while, while, and for loops. Explore advanced control structures including if-else ladder, elseif ladder, and learn about break, continue, goto, and exit statements. Apply your knowledge through practical programming exercises focusing on conditional statements and loops.
Chapter 3: Arrays, Strings, Functions, Pointers, Structures & Unions Develop proficiency in working with arrays, including one-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays. Understand strings, functions, pointers, and delve into the world of structures and unions. Strengthen your skills through hands-on programming assignments covering these essential topics.
Chapter 4: Introduction to Microcontroller (8051) Learn about the basics of microcontrollers and differentiate between microcontrollers and microprocessors. Gain an in-depth understanding of the 8051 architecture, pin diagram, memory organization, special function registers, I/O pins, timers, interrupts, serial interface, and power consumption. Explore external interfaces of the standard 8051 microcontroller.
Chapter 5: Data Types, Ports Programming, and Logic Operations Delve into specific data types such as sbit, sfr, and bit. Master programming I/O ports using bit-addressable and byte-addressable techniques. Develop skills in logic operations, data conversion, and serialization using I/O ports.
Chapter 6: Timer Programming and Serial Communication Access timers registers and create time delays using mode 1 and mode 2. Generate various clock frequencies and program Timers 0 and 1 as counters. Explore serial port programming, including transmitting and receiving data at different baud rates. Develop programs incorporating timer and serial communication interrupts.
Chapter 7: Interfacing and Beyond Apply your knowledge through hands-on projects involving keyboard interfacing, LEDs interfacing, and interfacing with seven-segment displays. Explore interfacing circuit descriptions and programming for 16x2 LCDs, ADC, DAC, and temperature sensors.
Gain practical experience through coding exercises that bring these interfacing concepts to life. Feel free to explore the repository's wealth of materials, including lecture notes, code snippets, and practical exercises. Elevate your embedded C programming skills and prepare for a successful journey in the world of embedded systems. Happy learning through coding!