📓 Semester 6

🤖 Advanced Embedded Systems

Overview: Delve deeper into complex topics in embedded system design and programming, focusing on advanced techniques and technologies.
Topics Covered:
- 💻 Advanced Programming: Mastering complex programming techniques for embedded systems.
- 🌐 Connectivity: Exploring options for connectivity including wireless and wired protocols.
- 🛠️ Sensor Integration: Advanced methods for integrating and managing various sensors.
- 🔌 Power Management: Techniques for optimizing power consumption in embedded devices.
Projects: Developing sophisticated embedded systems with complex functionalities.
Recommended Books:
- "Embedded Systems: Architecture, Programming and Design" by Rajkamal
- "Advanced Embedded Systems" by Robert Oshana
Recommended Course:
- Advanced Embedded Systems by Israel Gbati {Udemy}

🌍 Computer Networks

Overview: Gain an understanding of the basics of data communication and networking, essential for modern embedded systems.
Topics Covered:
- 📡 Networking Fundamentals: Basics of network architectures, protocols, and models.
- 🌐 TCP/IP Suite: Detailed study of TCP/IP protocols and their applications.
- 🛡️ Network Security: Introduction to the principles of network security.
- ☁️ Wireless and Mobile Networks: Understanding wireless communication and mobile networking.
Projects: Setting up simple networks and implementing basic network protocols.
Recommended Books:
- "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach" by James Kurose and Keith Ross
- "Computer Networks" by Andrew S. Tanenbaum and David J. Wetherall
Recommended Course:
- Computer Networks by Lucas Bazilio {Udemy}

🛠️ Hardware/Software Co-Design

Overview: Understand the integrated approach to designing hardware and software in a cohesive and efficient manner.
Topics Covered:
- 🧠 Hardware-Software Interface: Bridging the gap between hardware and software components.
- 📌 Co-Design Methodologies: Strategies for concurrent development of hardware and software.
- 🔍 Optimization Techniques: Optimizing performance and resource utilization.
- 🎛️ Case Studies: Real-world examples of hardware/software co-design.
Projects: Developing a project that requires integrated hardware and software design.
Recommended Book:
- "Hardware/Software Co-Design: Principles and Practice" by Jörg Henkel and Sri Parameswaran
Recommended Course:
- Hardware/Software Interface by Luis Ceze {YouTube}