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Course Description

Short Course | 18 hours | 1.8 CEUs | $2,295

In this course students learn the key concepts of embedded systems hardware design. Gaining an inside look at some of the most common embedded systems and the functional blocks within those systems, students in this course examine hardware components and their interfaces as well as important design considerations. They learn embedded systems design considerations and several approaches to system building common in the industry. Other key concepts in embedded hardware design include memories used in embedded systems and their interfaces, basic concepts in microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSP), and the typical buses used at the system level.
After completing the course, you will see how the key concepts in embedded hardware design fit together, including the interaction of these hardware components as well as important design considerations.

ESD100 is the first course in the Embedded Systems Professional Certificate. To complete the certificate students will also enroll in ESD200, & ESD300. Click on each course link for more details and to add to cart.

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ESD100 is the first course in the Product Security Tamper Resistance Certificate. To complete the certificate students will also enroll in PSE300, & PSE400. Click on each course link for more details and to add to cart.

Course Outline

  • Functional blocks and tear-down analysis
  • Hardware design considerations
  • Design methodology (ASIC, FPGA, COTS)
  • Memory subsystem and hierarchy, types (SRAM, PSRAM, DRAM, Non-volatile memories)
  • Microprocessors, microcontrollers
  • Inter-IC communications overview (SPI, 12C, Parallel Bus)
  • Backplanes

Learner Outcomes

  • Describe how microprocessors, memory subsystems and other hardware components interact
  • Discuss key concepts in hardware design
  • Identify bottlenecks in choice of hardware in order to make more effective decisions

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Duration

18 hours | 3 Days or 6 Nights

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Embedded System Hardware Architecture Essentials
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Instructor-Led
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M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
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Dec 02, 2024 to Dec 18, 2024
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18.0
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Rate non-credit $2,295.00
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Embedded System Hardware Architecture Essentials
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Instructor-Led
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T, Th
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jan 21, 2025 to Feb 06, 2025
Schedule and Location
# of Course Hours
18.0
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Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
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Section Title
Embedded System Hardware Architecture Essentials
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Feb 24, 2025 to Mar 12, 2025
Schedule and Location
# of Course Hours
18.0
Delivery Option
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
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Section Title
Embedded System Hardware Architecture Essentials
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jul 28, 2025 to Aug 13, 2025
Schedule and Location
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18.0
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Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
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Section Title
Embedded System Hardware Architecture Essentials
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Dec 01, 2025 to Dec 17, 2025
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18.0
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Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
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