Embedded Software

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Department of Digital Design

Synopsis:

The course introduces students to the principles and distinctive features of software development for embedded systems. It leads students from the basics of programming in C and code optimization through key topics such as reliable software design, embedded operating systems, and signal processing, culminating in advanced methods that integrate embedded software development with artificial intelligence.

Requirements:

Knowledge of C/C++ programming and basic knowledge of computer hardware and architectures

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Software in embedded systems.

2. Programming languages and high level synthesis

3. Code optimization with respect to power consumption, resources and performance.

4. Model-based design and HW/SW co-design.

5. Reliable software development, debugging, and testing.

6. Operating systems for embedded systems.

7. Signal processing.

8. Digital filters and their implementation.

9. Software for control applications.

10. Programming of industrial robots.

11. Artificial intelligence in embedded systems.

12. AI model optimization for systems with limited resources and computational power.

13. Development of autonomous systems.

Syllabus of tutorials:

The exercises include seminars on signal processing, laboratory tasks on high-level synthesis, model-driven design, and AI solutions for embedded systems.

Study Objective:

The course introduces students to the principles and distinctive features of software development for embedded systems. It leads students from the basics of programming in C and code optimization through key topics such as reliable software design, embedded operating systems, and signal processing, culminating in advanced methods that integrate embedded software development with artificial intelligence.

Study materials:

1. Hobbs, C.: Embedded Software Development for Safety-Critical Systems (2st Edition). Auerbach Publications, 2019. ISBN 978-0367338855.

2. Fan, X.: Real-Time Embedded Systems: Design Principles and Engineering Practices. Newnes, 2015. ISBN 978-0128015070.

3. Lynch, K. M. - Park, F. C.: Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control. Cambridge University Press, 2017. ISBN Cambridge University Press.

4. P. P. Vaidyanathan: Continuous Signals and Systems with MATLAB. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. ISBN 978-1009412292.

5. Dinwiddie, K.: Industrial Robotics.Cengage Learning (1st Edition). Delmar Cengage Learning, 2018. ISBN 978-1133610991.

6. Moons, B. - Bankman, D. - Verhelst, M.: Embedded Deep Learning: Algorithms, Architectures and Circuits for Always-on Neural Network Processing. Springer, 2018. ISBN 978-3319992228.

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Further information:

https://courses.fit.cvut.cz

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Quantum Informatics (elective course)
• Mgr. programe Applied informatics (code ANIE) for the phase of study without specialization (VO)
• Master specialization Embedded systems (PS)
• Master specialization Business Informatics, 2026 (VO)
• Master specialization Software Engineering (VO)
• Master specialization Web Engineering (VO)
• Master specialization Visual computing and Game design (VO)
• Master specialization Computer Security, in Czech, 2026 (elective course)
• Master specialization Computer Systems and Networks, in Czech, 2026 (elective course)
• Master specialization Computer Science, in Czech, 2026 (elective course)
• Master specialization Programming Languages, in Czech, 2026 (elective course)
• Master specialization Artificial Intelligence, in Czech, 2026 (elective course)
• Master programme, for the phase of study without specialisation, ver. for 2026 and higher (elective course)