

Internship on
Embedded C and AIoT
Application Development with APSCHE and PHYTEC
Gain hands-on experience in the cutting-edge fields of Embedded Systems and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) through this exciting internship. Jointly organized by APSCHE and PHYTEC.
Duration: 16 Weeks
Course Structure:
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8 Weeks: Hands-on Training
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6 Weeks: Project Development
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2 Weeks: Interview Preparation and Personality Development
Detailed Course Content
Week 1-8: Hands-on Training Week 1: Fundamentals of Embedded Systems and C Programming • Overview of Embedded Systems • Basics of C Programming for Embedded Applications • Compilers, IDEs, and Debuggers Setup • Data Types, Control Structures, and Functions in Embedded C • Introduction to Microcontrollers and Their Architecture Week 2: Microcontroller Programming Basics • Understanding GPIOs (Input and Output) • Writing Simple Programs to Control LEDs and Buttons • Interrupts and Timers • Introduction to ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) Week 3: Communication Protocols • UART: Serial Communication Basics • I2C and SPI: Interfacing Sensors and Devices • Practical Implementation with Real-Time Examples • Debugging Communication Protocols Week 4: Memory Management and Embedded C Optimization • Memory Layout of Embedded Systems (ROM, RAM, EEPROM) • Pointers and Their Use in Embedded Programming • Dynamic Memory Allocation in Embedded C • Writing Optimized Code for Resource-Constrained Devices Week 5: Real-Time Systems and RTOS Basics • Understanding Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) • Tasks, Semaphores, and Queues in RTOS • Scheduling and Task Management • Implementing Basic RTOS Applications Week 6: Introduction to AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) • Overview of AIoT and Its Applications • AIoT System Architecture • Sensor Interfacing for IoT Systems • Basics of Wireless Communication (Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee) Week 7: AI Integration with Embedded Systems • Introduction to Edge AI • Basics of Machine Learning for Embedded Systems • Implementing AI Models on Microcontrollers (TinyML Basics) • Working with AI Frameworks for Embedded Systems Week 8: IoT Cloud Integration and Security • IoT Platforms and Cloud Services (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google IoT) • Sending Data to the Cloud and Remote Monitoring • IoT Security Principles (Secure Boot, Firmware Updates, Encryption) • Final Review of Hands-On Training
Week 9-14: Project Development Week 9: Project Ideation and Planning • Understanding the Problem Statement and Requirements • Finalizing the Project Scope (Embedded C and AIoT Components) • Preparing a Detailed Development Plan Week 10: Hardware and Software Setup • Setting Up Microcontroller Development Kits • Designing and Testing Hardware Interfaces • Initializing Software Libraries for AIoT Applications Week 11: Core Development Phase 1 • Developing Core Embedded C Modules • Sensor Data Collection and Preprocessing • Building and Testing AI Models for Edge Devices Week 12: Core Development Phase 2 • Integrating AI Models into Embedded Applications • Implementing Communication Protocols for IoT Systems • Debugging and Testing Individual Modules Week 13: System Integration and Optimization • Integrating Hardware, AI, and IoT Components • Optimizing System Performance and Power Consumption • Running Integration Tests Week 14: Testing and Finalization • Comprehensive Testing (Functional, Performance, Stress) • Preparing Project Documentation and User Manuals • Finalizing Deliverables for Demonstration
Week 15-16: Interview Preparation and Personality Development Week 15: Interview Preparation • Common Questions in Embedded C and AIoT Interviews • Embedded Systems Problem-Solving Techniques • Mock Technical Interviews (Focus on Embedded C and IoT) • AIoT Use Case Discussions Week 16: Personality Development • Communication Skills for Technical Presentations • Resume Writing and Portfolio Development • Building Confidence for Interviews • Team Collaboration and Leadership Skills