ARM7TDMI-S and EMBEDDED C PROGRAMMING COURSE IN BANGALORE

MODULE : ARM7TDMI-S and EMBEDDED C PROGRAMMING

Chapter1. Introduction to ARM Processor

Intro. to Cortex-A and Cortex-M Series Controller
Why Embedded C Programming
Why Assembly Programming
Difference betwwen C And Embedded C Programming

Chapter2.Programming Environment Setup and Its Use

IDE installation (Keil uVision / ARM GCC)
Downloading and installation of IDE, Flash Magic
Setting up hardware (development board)

Chapter3. Introduction to ARM Architecture[LPC2148 ]

Overview of ARM7 architecture
Features of LPC2148 microcontrollers
Pin configuration and pin descriptione
Memory map of LPC2148
Flash memory and RAM details
Internal block diagram and functional overview

Chapter4. LPC2148 GPIO Programming

Understanding ports and pins
Configuring pins as input/output
Pin Function Select Registers
Fast and Slow GPIO Registers
IOxPIN (GPIO Port Pin value register)
IOxSET (GPIO Port Output Set register)
IOxDIR (GPIO Port Direction control register)
IOxCLR (GPIO Port Output Clear register)

Chapter5. LPC2148 Interrupts and Interrupt Handling

Interrupt controller in LPC2148
Configuring and enabling interrupts
Writing ISR (Interrupt Service Routine)
Fast IRQ (highest priority)
Vectored IRQ (medium priority)
Non-Vectored IRQ (low priority)

Chapter6. LPC2148 Timer/Counter

Timer features in LPC2148
Timer Counter(TC) and Prescale Register(PR)
What is a Match Register
What are Capture Registers
Prescale (TxPR) Related Calculations
Setting up & configuring Timers

Chapter7. LPC2148 UART[Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter]

Difference between UART/USART
UART module overview
UART Frame structure
UART Baudrate Calculation
Sending and receiving data using UART
U0RBR (UART0 Receive Buffer Register)
U0THR (UART0 Transmit Holding Register)
U0DLL and U0DLM (UART0 Divisor Latch Registers)
U0LCR (UART0 Line Control Register)

Chapter8. LPC2148 ADC[Analog to Digital Converter] :

ADC features in LPC2148
ADC0 has 6 channels &ADC1 has 8 channels
Steps for Analog to Digital Conversion
ADxGDR (ADCx Global Data Register)
AD0STAT (ADC0 Status Register)
ADxCR (ADC Control Register)

Chapter9. LPC2148 PWM[Pulse Width Modulation programming]

PWM functionality and applications
LPC2148 supports 2 types of PWM
7 match registers inside the PWM block 
Configuring and Initializing PWM
PWM Prescale (PWMPR) Calculations
DC Motor Speed Control Using PWM
LED Dimming Using PWM

Chapter10. LPC2148 I2C[Inter Integrated Curcuit]

I2C overview
I2C-Bus Configuration
I2C Operating modes
I2C Master Transmitter mode
I2C Master Transmitter mode
I2C Implementation and operation
I2C Register description
I2C Programming

Chapter11.LPC2148 SPI[Serial Peripheral Interface]

SPI overview
SPI data transfer format
SPI data to clock phase relationship
SPI Master operation
SPI Slave operation
SPI Register description
SPI Programming

Chapter12. Practical Applications and Projects

GPIO interfacing programming
Interrupt programming
Timers and Counter programming
Motor control using PWM
PWM Programming
Temperature Sensors Interfacing programming
Piezo Sensors Interfacing programming
Accelerometer Sensors Interfacingprogramming
LCD interfacing programming

✅ Here are some key advantages of Embedded C programming ?

Hardware-Level Access
Embedded C allows direct manipulation of hardware registers and peripherals, which is essential for low-level programming in embedded systems.

Efficiency and Speed
Programs written in Embedded C are generally fast and efficient because they compile to compact machine code, enabling real-time system performance.

Portability
Embedded C code can be written in a way that is portable across different microcontrollers and platforms, especially when hardware-specific code is isolated.

Rich Language Features
Embedded C supports structured programming, data types, and operators that make code easier to write, understand, and maintain compared to pure assembly language.

Wide Compiler Support
Most microcontroller manufacturers provide C compilers, making Embedded C a widely supported standard for embedded development.

Easier Debugging and Maintenance
Compared to assembly, C code is easier to debug, maintain, and update, which reduces development time and effort.

Code Reusability
Functions, libraries, and modules written in Embedded C can be reused in multiple projects, improving development efficiency.

Better Integration with High-Level Applications
Embedded C can interface well with higher-level software modules and communication protocols, facilitating complex system designs.

✅ Who Can Learn Embedded C Programming?

1. Engineering Students

• Branches: Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Instrumentation

• Especially those in 2nd year and above who have basic C knowledge

• Final-year students doing embedded systems projects

2. Diploma Holders

• In related fields like Electronics, Electrical, or Embedded Systems

• Useful for practical, job-oriented training

3. Working Professionals

• Engineers working in embedded systems, firmware, IoT, or hardware development

• Looking to upskill or switch to embedded roles

4. Hobbyists and Makers

• Anyone interested in Arduino, Raspberry Pi, robotics, or DIY electronics

• Those building automation, sensor-based, or smart device projects

5. Career Changers

• Software developers (e.g., Python, Java, C++) wanting to transition into embedded software development

• People from testing, automation, or electronics hardware backgrounds

6. Researchers & Postgraduate Students

• Involved in embedded system research, IoT, or real-time systems

• Writing firmware or custom embedded solutions

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✅ Pre-requisites (Recommended)

• Basic knowledge of C programming

• Familiarity with digital electronics and microcontroller basics (e.g., GPIO, timers)

• Understanding of number systems (binary, hexadecimal) and logic gates is helpful