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Practical Embedded Computing—a Hands-on Introduction to Arm® Cortex® Microcontrollers (MCUs)
Practical Embedded Computing is an introductory textbook designed for undergraduate students and newcomers to the field of embedded systems design. It provides a structured introduction to hardware components and development tools and equips readers with the essential knowledge to begin designing embedded applications.
This textbook explores a variety of subjects, including:
- Key hardware topics: CPUs, MCUs, memory architectures, I/O interfaces, Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs), Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and clock/oscillator configurations
- Communication protocols such as UART/USART, I2C and SPI
- C programming refresher and guidance on using MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC) with MPLAB Extensions for Visual Studio® Code (VS Code®)
- Utilizing Curiosity Nano boards and Explorer development boards for hands-on learning
- Bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world embedded system design
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From Classroom to Career: Microchip's Academic Program
Watch this episode of our Coffee Break livestream to learn about our commitment to supporting academic communities through dedicated teams, programs and partnerships with universities, high schools and outreach initiatives. Learn about our success stories, such as virtual internships, curriculum collaborations and hands-on lab support, all aimed at empowering the next generation of engineers.