Embedded Systems Training in Taichung

The "Rust for Embedded Systems" course centers on applying intermediate-level Rust skills to resource-constrained, low-level hardware environments. It covers essential toolchains, safety patterns, real-time considerations, and deployment workflows.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level Rust developers and embedded engineers who aim to build safe, reliable firmware using Rust.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure a Rust embedded toolchain and debug environment.
• Write idiomatic, memory-safe firmware using no_std and embedded-hal abstractions.
• Design and implement concurrency and interrupt-safe code in Rust.
• Deploy, debug, and benchmark Rust firmware on real hardware.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on labs using physical or simulated hardware.
• Guided exercises with incremental code build-up and live debugging sessions.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Taichung (online or onsite) is aimed at developers and embedded systems engineers who wish to leverage Rust for embedded systems programming and gain the necessary skills to develop robust and efficient embedded applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a development environment for Rust embedded systems programming.
• Understand and work with microcontrollers and their peripherals using Rust.
• Write efficient and reliable code for resource-constrained embedded systems.
• Handle concurrency and real-time requirements in embedded applications.
• Interface with hardware and use low-level abstractions in Rust.
• Apply power management and low-power optimization techniques in embedded systems.

This instructor-led, live training in Taichung (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level automotive engineers and technicians who wish to gain hands-on experience in testing, simulating, and diagnosing ECUs using Vector tools like CANoe and CANape.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and function of ECUs in automotive systems.
• Set up and configure Vector tools such as CANoe and CANape.
• Simulate and test ECU communication on CAN and LIN networks.
• Analyze data and perform diagnostics on ECUs.
• Create test cases and automate testing workflows.
• Calibrate and optimize ECUs using practical approaches.

This instructor-led live training Taichung (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate automotive engineers and embedded systems developers who wish to grasp the theoretical aspects of ECUs, emphasizing Vector-based tools and methodologies used in automotive design and development.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and functions of ECUs in modern vehicles.
• Analyze communication protocols used in ECU development.
• Explore Vector-based tools and their theoretical applications.
• Apply model-based development principles to ECU design.

This instructor-led, live training session at Taichung (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level embedded systems engineers and AI developers who want to deploy machine learning models on microcontrollers using TensorFlow Lite and Edge Impulse.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamentals of TinyML and its advantages for edge AI applications.
• Configure a development environment tailored for TinyML projects.
• Train, optimize, and deploy AI models on low-power microcontrollers.
• Leverage TensorFlow Lite and Edge Impulse to build real-world TinyML solutions.
• Enhance AI models for power efficiency and address memory constraints.

Embedded systems are specialized computing platforms engineered to execute dedicated tasks within broader operational frameworks. IoT (Internet of Things) refers to a network of physical devices equipped with sensors and software, enabling them to connect and exchange data via the internet.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets beginner-level technical professionals aiming to grasp and apply embedded systems and IoT principles using C and microcontroller architectures.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the architecture and components of embedded systems.
• Write and compile C code for interacting with embedded hardware.
• Operate microcontroller peripherals such as timers and ADCs.
• Understand the role of embedded systems within IoT architectures.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

In this instructor-led live training in Taichung, participants will learn how to program the Arduino using advanced techniques while stepping through the creation of a simple sensor alert system.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand how Arduino works.
• Explore the main components and functionalities of Arduino in depth.
• Program the Arduino without using the Arduino IDE.

This instructor-led, live training in Taichung (online or on-site) is designed for engineers seeking to master embedded C programming for a variety of microcontrollers across different processor architectures, including 8051, ARM CORTEX M-3, and ARM9.

In this instructor-led live training in Taichung, participants will learn how to program Arduino for real-world applications, such as controlling lights, motors, and motion detection sensors. This course requires the use of actual hardware components in a live lab environment, rather than software-simulated hardware.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Program Arduino to control lights, motors, and other devices.
• Gain a solid understanding of Arduino's architecture, including inputs and connectors for add-on devices.
• Integrate third-party components such as LCDs, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and GPS trackers to expand Arduino's functionality.
• Understand the various programming language options available, ranging from C to drag-and-drop languages.
• Test, debug, and deploy Arduino solutions to address real-world problems.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to build a robot using Arduino hardware and the Arduino (C/C++) language.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Build and operate a robotic system that includes both software and hardware components
• Understand the key concepts used in robotic technologies
• Assemble motors, sensors and microcontrollers into a working robot
• Design the mechanical structure of a robot

Audience

• Developers
• Engineers
• Hobbyists

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Note

• Hardware kits will be specified by the instructor before the training, but will roughly contain the following components:
• Arduino board
• Motor controller
• Distance sensor
• Bluetooth slave
• Prototyping board and cables
• USB cable
• Vehicle kit
• Participants will need to purchase their own hardware.
• If you wish to customize this training, please contact us to arrange.

Is C++ a viable choice for embedded systems, such as microcontrollers and real-time operating systems?

Is object-oriented programming appropriate for microcontrollers?

Is C++ too abstracted from the hardware to deliver optimal efficiency?

This instructor-led, live training addresses these questions, demonstrating through discussion and practice how C++ can be utilized to develop embedded systems with code that is accurate, readable, and efficient. Participants will apply theoretical concepts by creating a sample embedded application in C++.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the principles of object-oriented modeling, embedded software programming, and real-time programming
• Produce code for embedded systems that is compact, fast, and secure
• Prevent code bloat resulting from templates, exceptions, and other language features
• Understand the challenges associated with using C++ in safety-critical and real-time systems
• Debug a C++ program on a target device

Audience

• Developers
• Designers

Course Format

• A mix of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led live training in Taichung (online or onsite) is tailored for engineers and scientists who wish to learn and apply DSP implementations to efficiently handle different signal types and gain better control over multi-channel electronic systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure the necessary software platform and tools for Digital Signal Processing.
• Understand the concepts and principles that are foundational to DSP and its applications.
• Familiarize themselves with DSP components and employ them in electronics systems.
• Generate algorithms and operational functions using the results from DSP.
• Utilize the basic features of DSP software platforms and design signal filters.
• Synthesize DSP simulations and implement various types of filters for DSP.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for C developers who want to learn embedded C design principles.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the design considerations that make embedded C programs reliable
• Define the functionality of an embedded system
• Define the program logic and structure to obtain the desired result
• Design a reliable, error-free embedded application
• Obtain optimal performance from target hardware

Format of the Course:

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Exercises and practice
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options:

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This two-day course allocates approximately 60% of its time to practical labs, delving into the internals and architecture of the Embedded Linux kernel, its development processes, and strategies for writing and integrating various device drivers.

Who should attend?

Engineers interested in Linux kernel development on Embedded systems and platforms.

Gain the skills to construct embedded Linux systems from scratch using industry-standard cross-development tools and practical projects. This intensive two-day course explores Linux history, open-source development models, bootloaders, custom system assembly, build systems, and application debugging. With 60% of the time dedicated to hands-on practice, participants will configure bootloaders, compile toolchains, build filesystems, and perform real-world embedded Linux development tasks.

This training introduces C++ as a powerful extension of C for object-oriented embedded system development. Because C++ encompasses C, the course naturally guides you from C to C++, delving into the underlying implementation details of C++. This understanding is particularly crucial when deploying C++ in resource-constrained embedded environments. With the C++ standard recently undergoing a major update known as C++11, and C++14 approaching, this course focuses on features introduced in these revisions that are highly beneficial for embedded development, such as high-performance memory management, concurrency in multicore environments, and bare-metal programming close to the hardware.

GOALS AND BENEFITS

The primary objective of this course is to enable you to utilize C++ correctly in embedded contexts.

• Introduce C++ as an object-oriented alternative for embedded systems.
• Highlight the similarities and differences between C and C++.
• Understand various memory management strategies, including the move semantics introduced in C++11.
• Examine the machine code generated by different C++ paradigms to understand their practical impact.
• Utilize templates to create type-safe, high-level abstractions for bare-metal, hardware-close programming, such as memory-mapped I/O and interrupts, with a focus on the variadic templates introduced in C++11.
• Present useful design patterns specifically applicable to embedded environments.
• Provide practical exercises to reinforce key concepts.

AUDIENCE AND PARTICIPANTS

This training is designed for C++ programmers who wish to begin applying C++ within embedded system contexts.

PREREQUISITES

The course assumes basic knowledge of C++ programming, equivalent to our trainings "C++ – Level 1" and "C++ Level 2 – Introducing C++11".

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

Throughout the training, you will practice the presented concepts through a series of exercises. We will use the open and free integrated development environment provided by Eclipse.

This instructor-led, live training in Taichung (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to design high-performance embedded systems using FPGA.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure the FPGA software tools needed to design and simulate an embedded system.
• Select the best FPGA architecture for an application.
• Develop and enhance various FPGA designs.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to code using FreeRTOS by stepping through the development of a simple RTOS project on a microcontroller.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of real-time operating systems.
• Learn about the FreeRTOS environment.
• Acquire skills in coding with FreeRTOS.
• Interface a FreeRTOS application with hardware peripherals.

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology that facilitates the faster, more cost-effective creation of dynamic systems, such as control systems, signal processing, and communication systems. It prioritizes graphic modeling over traditional text-based programming.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate the time-to-market for their embedded software products.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to

• Select and utilize the appropriate tools for implementing MBD.
• Apply MBD to achieve rapid development during the early stages of their embedded software projects.
• Shorten the time required to release their embedded software to the market.

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Taichung (online or on-site) is aimed at engineers who wish to implement NetApp ONTAP.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and administer ONTAP 9.3 Cluster (3 days).
• Safeguard data through Data Protection technologies (2 days).

This instructor-led live training in Taichung (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to utilize C++ to apply object-oriented programming techniques and enhance software design.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to implement object-oriented concepts in C++, design modular applications, apply encapsulation and abstraction, and structure maintainable codebases.

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) is aimed at embedded engineers and system administrators who wish to build, customize, and deploy OpenBMC firmware for server management.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for hardware validation and system test engineers seeking to implement, test, and troubleshoot IPMI and sensor management on OpenBMC platforms.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for security engineers and firmware developers looking to strengthen OpenBMC deployments against unauthorized access and firmware tampering.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for embedded Linux developers who aim to master the OpenBMC build system, customize layers, and produce production-ready BMC firmware images.

PCB (Printed Circuit Board) circuit design involves the process of designing, etching, and printing circuits on a signal board layout. EAGLE is a free desktop application used for designing PCBs.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn to use Eagle software to create PCB circuit boards. The course begins by examining existing schematics and then drawing an original circuit in Eagle. The training covers the process of designing the circuit board and discusses the steps involved in manufacturing the boards (note: this course does not include the physical manufacturing of the boards).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) from any schematic
• Create schematics and design circuit boards using Eagle
• Export industry-standard files for constructing the circuit board

Audience

• Engineers
• Technicians

Format of the Course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Notes

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

In this instructor-led live training held in Taichung, participants will learn how to create a build system for embedded Linux based on the Yocto Project.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts behind a Yocto Project build system, including recipes, metadata, and layers.
• Build a Linux image and run it under emulation.
• Save time and energy building embedded Linux systems.

This course offers a thorough introduction to the Zig programming language, encompassing its syntax, memory management, application development, and advanced capabilities. Participants will acquire practical experience with Zig's distinctive approach to safety, performance, and interoperability, establishing it as a robust alternative to C and Rust. The curriculum incorporates hands-on exercises to reinforce learning and foster confidence in developing efficient and reliable Zig programs.