C Programming for Embedded Systems

C Programming for Embedded Systems		Back to Training Courses >>>
This training course aims to introduce the more advanced elements of the C language, which are so important when developing for embedded systems, such as function pointers, typedefs, structures, unions and bit fields. The course focuses on the challenges encountered when working with embedded systems programming, such as high performance requirements, synchronisation and limited availability of memory. The course will aim to teach methods for developing good code practices enabling easier and more effective code testing and maintenance.		Please call to discuss dates for 2006 01962 841290
Participants This training course is designed to suit developers and programmers of embedded systems with some experience in programming, who wish to widen their C programming knowledge. It would also be of interest to those who wish to get a fresh view on the subject and gain practical experience to be used in their own development. Previous knowledge Attendees should have a basic knowledge of C programming and some practical experience in compiling and debugging programs. It is not necessary to have any experience of C in an embedded system. Practical Exercises / Tools This course is given as a combination of theory, presented in lecture style, and practical exercises, giving attendees the opportunity to program a test embedded system using industry standard development tools and debugging aids. Course Length 3 days Course Aim At the end of this course attendees will have a thorough understanding of the elements of the C language that can affect performance in an embedded development – both positively and negatively. The practical exercises will give valuable experience in writing C programs, which are optimised for embedded systems, as well as being portable and easily maintainable.	Course Content Introduction The origins of C and its impact on embedded development Standard C (ANSI) The meaning of the standard and its affect on the portability of C code A quick review of the basic elements of C Advanced C constructions Pointers and function pointers Structures, unions and bit fields Typedefs and abstract data types Memory requirements, static or dynamic, and storage types Using inline assembler and interfacing to assembly routines Libraries An overview of standard functions and libraries Practical exercises with using libraries for input and output, file handling and strings Performance in C How do I write optimal (low maintenance) code? Generally Portability – writing code for several target environments Start-up code and program loading Optimisation and its effects on debugging Real-Time Systems Synchronisation problems Handling interrupts from external sources Using semaphores to synchronise events What makes a function re-entrant and why is this important Sharing data between functions safely and economically Advanced debugging and maintenance Writing code for easy testing Logging of test results – monitor programs vs hardware debuggers and emulators Building-in tests for safety-critical performance Hot-swap - writing programs for on-line-update
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