4. Introduction to C/C++ Programming for Microcontrollers
C/C++ programming is essential for developing embedded systems due to its efficiency and direct hardware access. The chapter covers key concepts including the differences between C and C++, setting up development tools, basic programming constructs, and working with peripherals. Advanced topics like real-time operating systems and power management are also discussed, highlighting the versatility of C/C++ in embedded applications.
Sections
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What we have learnt
- C and C++ provide low-level access and efficiency for embedded systems programming.
- Understanding the tools, such as IDEs and compilers, is crucial for effective programming.
- Advanced programming concepts like interrupts, real-time operating systems, and power management enhance embedded system design.
Key Concepts
- -- Embedded Systems
- Specialized computing systems that run specific applications and interact with the physical world.
- -- IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
- A software application providing comprehensive facilities for software development, including code editing, compiling, and debugging.
- -- RTOS (RealTime Operating Systems)
- Operating systems designed to process data as it comes in, mostly used for applications that require precise timing.
- -- ISR (Interrupt Service Routine)
- A routine that handles the processing of an interrupt, allowing asynchronous event handling in embedded systems.
- -- Volatile Keyword
- Indicates that a variable can be changed unexpectedly, preventing the compiler from optimizing it away.
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