Build Advanced Embedded Systems
using ARM Cortex-M3
Duration: 4 Weeks
Project Training – Offline / Online
Program Summary:
- Introduces ARM Cortex-M3 architecture and toolchain setup.
- Covers core exception handling and interrupt mechanisms.
- Provides hands-on with GPIO, ADC, Timers, PWM, and communication protocols.
- Demonstrates interfacing with peripherals like LCD, Keypad, Motors, and EEPROM.
- Includes practical experiments using UART, SPI, I2C, and RTC modules.
Program Outcomes:
- Understand ARM Cortex-M3 architecture and exception vector table.
- Configure GPIOs and interface external devices like LCD and keypads.
- Generate delays, handle interrupts, and use ADC for analog signal reading.
- Implement real-time applications using timers, RTC, and PWM.
- Design embedded communication systems using UART, SPI, and I2C protocols
Project stream:
- User Interface & Display: LCD + Hex Keypad Code Entry System, Digital Clock with RTC and Alarm Feature
- Sensor & Data Acquisition: Temperature Monitoring System (ADC + RTC), Analog Voltage Display using Potentiometer
- Motor & Actuator Control: DC Motor Speed Controller using PWM, Smart Fan Controller (Temp + PWM)
- Communication Interfaces: UART-Based Inter-Board Data Transfer, SPI-Controlled 7-Segment Display System
- Memory & Storage: EEPROM Read/Write via I²C, Data Logger using I²C EEPROM and RTC
Platforms/Tools:
- Keil µVision
- Flash Magic
| Days 1–15: Advanced Cortex-M3 Concepts + Hands-On Labs | ||
| Day | Topics | Lab Activities / Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | ARM Cortex-M3 Overview | Block diagram, toolchain setup |
| Day 2 | Cortex-M3 Exception & Vector Table | Reset, NMI, HardFault handling |
| Day 3 | GPIO | Different patterns execution |
| Day 4 | LCD with Hex Keypad | Row Scan, Column Scan & Keypad |
| Day 5 | ADC -1 | Potentiometer |
| Day 6 | ADC -2 | Temperature Sensor |
| Day 7 | Timers | Delay generation |
| Day 8 | NVIC-1 | Internal interrupts |
| Day 9 | NVIC-2 | External interrupts |
| Day 10 | PWM & Motor Control | PWM generation for motor speed |
| Day 11 | RTC + Alarm | Real-Time Clock with alarm interrupt |
| Day 12 | PLL | CPU operation with different frequencies |
| Day 13 | UART protocol | Serial communication with Inter-board transfer |
| Day 14 | SPI Protocol | Interfacing with 7-segment Display |
| Day 15 | I2C Protocol | EEPROM communication |
| Days 16–20: Final Project (Real-Time Embedded System) | ||
| Day | Stage | Activities |
| Day 16 | Project Kickoff | Design architecture, select modules |
| Day 17 | Module Coding & Testing | Peripheral code integration |
| Day 18 | Application Logic | Develop core functionality |
| Day 19 | Debugging & Integration | Test full application, edge cases |
| Day 20 | Final Presentation & Report | Demo working system, explain flow |
