Embedded Systems Training in Poitiers

This course emphasizes the application of intermediate-level Rust programming to resource-constrained, low-level hardware environments. It covers essential toolchains, safety patterns, real-time considerations, and deployment workflows.

Designed as an instructor-led live training (available online or on-site), this program targets intermediate Rust developers and embedded engineers aiming to build safe and reliable firmware using Rust.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure a Rust embedded toolchain along with the necessary debugging environment.
• Develop idiomatic, memory-safe firmware utilizing no_std and embedded-hal abstractions.
• Design and implement concurrency and interrupt-safe code in Rust.
• Deploy, debug, and benchmark Rust firmware on actual hardware.

Format of the Course also allows for the evaluation of participants.

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical labs utilizing physical or simulated hardware.
• Guided exercises featuring incremental code development and live debugging sessions.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Poitiers (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 Poitiers (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 in Poitiers (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level automotive engineers and embedded systems developers who wish to understand the theoretical aspects of ECUs, focusing on Vector-based tools and methodologies used in automotive design and development.

By the end 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 in Poitiers (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level embedded systems engineers and AI developers who want to deploy machine learning models on microcontrollers using TensorFlow Lite and Edge Impulse.

Upon completion of 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.
• Utilize TensorFlow Lite and Edge Impulse to build real-world TinyML solutions.
• Optimize AI models to meet power efficiency and memory limitations.

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

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, is designed for technical professionals at the beginner level who aim to grasp and apply the principles of embedded systems and IoT using C programming and microcontroller architectures.

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

• Comprehend the architecture and core components of embedded systems.
• Draft and compile C code to facilitate interaction with embedded hardware.
• Operate microcontroller peripherals, including timers and Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs).
• Grasp the role of embedded systems within IoT architectures.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical drills.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options

• For a tailored training experience, please contact us to arrange your specific requirements.

In this instructor-led live training in Poitiers, participants will learn to program the Arduino using advanced techniques as they step through the creation of a simple sensor alert system.

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

• Understand how Arduino works.
• Dig deep into the main components and functionalities of Arduino.
• Program the Arduino without using the Arduino IDE.

This instructor-led, live training in Poitiers (online or onsite) is designed for engineers who want to master embedded C programming for various microcontroller types across different processor architectures (8051, ARM CORTEX M-3, and ARM9).

In this instructor-led live training in Poitiers, participants will learn how to program the Arduino for real-world usage, such as to control lights, motors and motion detection sensors. This course assumes the use of real hardware components in a live lab environment (not software-simulated hardware).

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

• Program Arduino to control lights, motors, and other devices.
• Understand Arduino's architecture, including inputs and connectors for add-on devices.
• Add third-party components such as LCDs, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and GPS trackers to extend Arduino's functionality.
• Understand the various options in programming languages, from C to drag-and-drop languages.
• Test, debug, and deploy the Arduino to solve real world problems.

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

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

• Construct and operate a robotic system incorporating both software and hardware elements
• Grasp the fundamental concepts underlying robotic technologies
• Assemble motors, sensors, and microcontrollers into a functional robot
• Design the mechanical structure of a robot

Target Audience

• Developers
• Engineers
• Hobbyists

Course Format

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

Note

• The instructor will specify the hardware kits prior to the training. These kits will typically include the following components:
• Arduino board
• Motor controller
• Distance sensor
• Bluetooth slave module
• Prototyping board and cables
• USB cable
• Vehicle kit
• Participants are required to purchase their own hardware.
• For customization options for this training, please contact us to make arrangements.

Is C++ appropriate for embedded systems such as microcontrollers and real-time operating systems?

Should object-oriented programming be employed within microcontrollers?

Is C++ too abstracted from the hardware to remain efficient?

This instructor-led, live training explores these questions, demonstrating through discussion and practical exercises how C++ can be utilized to develop embedded systems with code that is precise, readable, and efficient. Participants apply theoretical knowledge by building a sample embedded application in C++.

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

• Grasp the principles of object-oriented modeling, embedded software programming, and real-time programming
• Generate code for embedded systems that is compact, fast, and safe
• Prevent code bloat caused by 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 blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Poitiers (online or onsite) is designed for engineers and scientists who wish to learn and apply DSP techniques to efficiently manage various signal types and gain better control over multi-channel electronic systems.

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

• Set up and configure the necessary software platforms and tools for Digital Signal Processing.
• Grasp the core concepts and principles underpinning DSP and its practical applications.
• Become familiar with DSP components and know how to integrate them into electronic systems.
• Develop algorithms and operational functions based on DSP results.
• Utilize fundamental features of DSP software platforms to design signal filters.
• Create DSP simulations and implement various types of filters for DSP.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is designed for C developers seeking to master the principles of embedded C design.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be capable of:

• Grasping the design considerations that ensure the reliability of embedded C programs
• Articulating the functionality of an embedded system
• Establishing the program logic and structure required to achieve desired outcomes
• Developing reliable, error-free embedded applications
• Extracting optimal performance from the target hardware

Course Format:

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Exercises and practical practice
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment

Customization Options:

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

This two-day program includes approximately 60% hands-on labs, focusing on the internals of the Embedded Linux kernel, its architecture, and development. Participants will explore how to create and integrate various types of device drivers.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for engineers interested in developing Linux kernels for embedded systems and platforms.

Construct embedded Linux systems from the ground up using industry-standard cross-development tools and practical projects. This two-day course covers the history of Linux, open-source development models, bootloaders, custom system construction, build systems, and application debugging. With 60% practical implementation time, participants will configure bootloaders, compile toolchains, build filesystems, and perform real-world embedded Linux development tasks.

This training program introduces C++ as the natural extension of C for object-oriented embedded system development. Because C++ incorporates C, the course guides participants from C to C++ in a logical manner, examining the underlying mechanisms of C++ implementation. This insight is particularly valuable when applying C++ in resource-constrained embedded environments. The C++ standard has undergone significant revisions, notably C++11, with C++14 following. This course focuses on features introduced in these revisions that offer substantial benefits, such as high-performance memory management, concurrency leveraging multicore environments, and bare-metal programming close to the hardware.

GOAL/BENEFITS

The primary objective of this class is to enable you to use C++ in a "correct" manner.

• Introduce C++ as an object-oriented alternative in the context of embedded systems
• Highlight the similarities and differences with the C language
• Understand various memory management strategies, especially move semantics introduced in C++11
• Examine the underlying implementation to understand how different C++ paradigms translate into machine code
• Utilize templates to create type-safe, high-level abstractions for bare-metal, hardware-close programming, including memory-mapped I/O and interrupts, particularly using variadic templates introduced in C++11
• Present useful design patterns applicable to embedded contexts
• Include exercises to practice key concepts

AUDIENCE/PARTICIPANTS

This training is designed for C++ programmers intending to start using C++ in an embedded system context.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

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

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

During 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, offered in Poitiers (online or onsite), targets engineers who aim to design high-performance embedded systems using FPGAs.

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

• Install and configure the FPGA software tools required to design and simulate an embedded system.
• Select the optimal FPGA architecture for a given application.
• Develop and refine various FPGA designs.

In this instructor-led live training in Poitiers, participants will learn how to code using FreeRTOS while guiding them 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.
• Familiarize themselves with the FreeRTOS environment.
• Learn how to code using FreeRTOS.
• Interface a FreeRTOS application with hardware peripherals.

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

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate 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 accelerate 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

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

This instructor-led, live training in Poitiers (online or onsite) 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 Poitiers (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use C++ to apply object-oriented programming techniques and improve 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 (online or onsite) is designed for embedded engineers and system administrators seeking to build, customize, and deploy OpenBMC firmware for server management.

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) is aimed at hardware validation and system test engineers who wish to implement, test, and troubleshoot IPMI and sensor management on OpenBMC platforms.

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

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at embedded Linux developers who wish to master the OpenBMC build system, customize layers, and create production-ready BMC firmware images.

PCB (Printed Circuit Board) circuit design involves the creation, etching, and printing of circuits on signal board layouts. EAGLE is a widely accessible desktop application designed for PCB development.

This instructor-led live training teaches participants how to utilize Eagle software to design PCB circuit boards. The course begins with an analysis of existing schematics, followed by the creation of an original circuit in Eagle. The training walks through the circuit board design process and explores the manufacturing workflow (note: the course does not cover the physical manufacturing of the boards).

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

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

Audience

• Engineers
• Technicians

Format of the Course also allows for the evaluation of participants.

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

Notes

• For information on requesting customized training for this course, please contact us.

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

By the end 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, exploring its syntax, memory management, application development, and advanced capabilities. Participants will acquire practical experience with Zig’s distinctive approach to safety, performance, and interoperability, positioning it as a robust alternative to C and Rust. The curriculum incorporates practical exercises to reinforce learning and foster confidence in writing efficient and reliable Zig programs.