Embedded Systems Training in Oslo

This course focuses on applying intermediate-level Rust to resource-constrained, low-level hardware environments. It covers essential topics such as toolchains, safety patterns, real-time considerations, and deployment workflows.

Delivered through instructor-led live training (available online or onsite), this program is designed for intermediate-level Rust developers and embedded engineers who aim to build safe and reliable firmware using Rust.

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

• Set up and configure a Rust embedded toolchain along with a debugging environment.
• Write idiomatic, memory-safe firmware by 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

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

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in Oslo (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 Oslo (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level automotive engineers and technicians who want to gain hands-on experience in testing, simulating, and diagnosing ECUs using Vector tools such as CANoe and CANape.

Upon completion 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 Oslo (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level automotive engineers and embedded systems developers seeking to grasp the theoretical foundations of ECUs, with a focus on Vector-based tools and methodologies employed in automotive design and development.

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

• Comprehend the architecture and functionalities of ECUs in contemporary vehicles.
• Analyze the communication protocols utilized in ECU development.
• Explore Vector-based tools and their theoretical applications.
• Apply model-based development principles to ECU design.

This instructor-led, live training held in Oslo (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level embedded systems engineers and AI developers who aim to deploy machine learning models on microcontrollers utilizing TensorFlow Lite and Edge Impulse.

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

• Grasp the core principles of TinyML and its advantages for edge AI solutions.
• Establish a development environment suitable for TinyML initiatives.
• Training, refining, and deploying AI models on power-efficient microcontrollers.
• Utilizing TensorFlow Lite and Edge Impulse to build practical TinyML applications.
• Enhancing AI models for improved power efficiency and to navigate memory limitations.

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

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

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

• Gaining insight into the architecture and components of embedded systems.
• Writing and compiling C code to facilitate hardware interaction.
• Utilizing microcontroller peripherals, including timers and ADCs.
• Comprehending the role of embedded systems within IoT architectures.

Course Format

• Engaging lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical sessions.
• Practical implementation within a live-lab environment.

Options for Customizing the Course

• To arrange a tailored training session for this course, please get in touch with us.

In this instructor-led live training in Oslo, participants will learn how 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 Oslo (online or onsite) is designed for engineers who want to master using embedded C to program various microcontrollers based on different processor architectures, including 8051, ARM CORTEX M-3, and ARM9.

In this instructor-led, live training in Oslo, participants will learn how to program the Arduino for practical applications, such as controlling lights, motors, and motion detection sensors. This course requires the use of actual hardware components in a live lab environment, rather than software-simulated hardware.

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

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

This instructor-led live training guides participants through the process of building a robot using Arduino hardware alongside the Arduino (C/C++) programming language.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Construct and operate a robotic system comprising both software and hardware elements
• Grasp the fundamental concepts underlying robotic technologies
• Integrate motors, sensors, and microcontrollers to create a functional robot
• Design the mechanical framework of a robot

Audience

• Developers
• Engineers
• Hobbyists

Course Format

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

Note

• The instructor will specify the required hardware kit prior to the training, which will typically include the following components:
• Arduino board
• Motor controller
• Distance sensor
• Bluetooth slave module
• Prototyping board and connecting cables
• USB cable
• Vehicle kit
• Participants are required to procure their own hardware.
• For customized training arrangements, please contact us.

Is C++ a viable choice for embedded systems such as microcontrollers and real-time operating systems?

Is it advisable to apply object-oriented programming principles within microcontrollers?

Does C++ remain sufficiently close to the hardware to ensure efficiency?

This instructor-led live training explores these questions, demonstrating through discussion and practical exercises how C++ can be leveraged to develop embedded systems with code that is accurate, readable, and efficient. Participants will translate theory into practice by building a sample embedded application in C++.

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

• Grasp the fundamental principles of object-oriented modeling, embedded software programming, and real-time programming
• Produce code for embedded systems that is compact, fast, and secure
• Prevent code bloat caused by templates, exceptions, and other language features
• Comprehend the challenges associated with using C++ in safety-critical and real-time systems
• Debug a C++ program on a target device

Audience

• Developers
• Designers

Format of the course

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

This instructor-led, live training in Oslo (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers and scientists who wish to learn and apply DSP implementations to efficiently handle different signal types and gain better control over multi-channel electronic systems.

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

• Setup and configure the necessary software platform and tools for Digital Signal Processing.
• Understand the concepts and principles that are foundational to DSP and its applications.
• Familiarize themselves with DSP components and employ them in electronics systems.
• Generate algorithms and operational functions using the results from DSP.
• Utilize the basic features of DSP software platforms and design signal filters.
• Synthesize DSP simulations and implement various types of filters for DSP.

This instructor-led training, available online or on-site, is designed for C developers who wish to master the design principles of embedded C.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the design considerations that ensure the reliability of embedded C programs
• Define the functionality of an embedded system
• Establish the program logic and structure required to achieve desired outcomes
• Create reliable, error-free embedded applications
• Maximize the performance of the target hardware

Course Format:

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Exercises and practical practice
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Customization Options:

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

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental components of embedded GNU/Linux, demonstrating how various elements integrate to form a cohesive system. Participants will learn which components are required to construct an embedded GNU/Linux environment, where to source them, and the methods for configuring, building, and installing these systems. Additionally, the course addresses resources for support and the intricacies of software licensing. Through practical, hands-on exercises, attendees will gain the essential experience needed to develop their own embedded GNU/Linux systems upon successful completion of the training.

Description

Spanning five days, this training class combines instructor-led guidance with practical exercises to illustrate core concepts related to embedded GNU/Linux. It is structured to accelerate your proficiency quickly. The philosophy, underlying concepts, and essential commands for effectively utilizing GNU/Linux are conveyed through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical application.

Avoid reinventing the wheel; instead, learn from an experienced instructor and acquire working knowledge of GNU/Linux, enabling you to apply it effectively within your own embedded development projects.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for managers, project managers, software engineers, hardware engineers, development engineers, systems engineers, testers, administrators, technicians, and other professionals interested in this technology who wish to rapidly understand how Embedded GNU/Linux operates. It is suitable for those who currently use GNU/Linux or have the luxury of deciding whether to adopt it. It is also ideal for individuals who have previously attempted to use Embedded GNU/Linux but are uncertain if they implemented best practices, or those currently using a different operating system who wish to evaluate whether GNU/Linux could offer superior or more cost-effective solutions.

Delivery Options

While all training materials are in English, the presentation can be delivered in English or German, depending on your preference, available worldwide.

• Instructor-led on-site training
• Instructor-led online training
• Instructor-led combination of on-site and online training

This two-day course comprises approximately 60% hands-on labs, focusing on the internals of the Embedded Linux kernel, its architecture, development practices, and strategies for writing and integrating various types of device drivers.

Who should attend?

Engineers interested in Linux kernel development for embedded systems and platforms.

This is a two day course covering all basic principles of building Embedded linux Systems, around 60% of the entire course time is practical hands-on implementation for real world application using the same standards and tools used in industry

This training programme aims to present C++ as the natural evolution of C for object-oriented embedded system development. Because C++ encompasses C, the course guides participants from C to C++ in a logical manner, while also examining the underlying implementation mechanisms. Understanding these internals is particularly crucial when deploying C++ in resource-constrained embedded environments. The C++ standard has recently undergone significant updates with C++11, and C++14 is soon to follow. This course focuses on features introduced in these revisions that are highly beneficial, such as high-performance memory management, concurrency leveraging multicore architectures, and low-level, bare-metal programming close to the hardware.

GOAL/BENEFITS

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

• Introduce C++ as an object-oriented alternative within the context of embedded systems.
• Highlight the similarities and differences between C++ and C.
• Understand various memory management strategies, with a specific focus on move semantics introduced in C++11.
• Examine the underlying mechanics to understand how different C++ paradigms translate into machine code.
• Utilize templates to create type-safe, high-order abstractions for bare-metal, hardware-close programming—including memory-mapped I/O and interrupts—particularly leveraging variadic templates from C++11.
• Present useful design patterns, especially those applicable in embedded contexts.
• Include exercises to practice the concepts covered.

AUDIENCE/PARTICIPANTS

This training is designed for C++ programmers who wish to begin using C++ in an embedded systems environment.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

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

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

Throughout the training, you will practice the presented concepts through a series of exercises. We will utilize the open-source Eclipse integrated development environment (IDE).

This instructor-led, live training in Oslo (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to design high-performance embedded systems using FPGA.

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

• Install and configure the FPGA software tools needed to design and simulate an embedded system.
• Select the best FPGA architecture for an application.
• Develop and enhance various FPGA designs.

In this instructor-led live training in Oslo, participants will learn to code using FreeRTOS by stepping through the development of a simple RTOS project using a microcontroller.

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

• Understand the basic concepts of real-time operating systems.
• Learn the environment of FreeRTOS.
• Learn how to code with FreeRTOS.
• Interface a FreeRTOS application to hardware peripherals.

Description

This intensive 5-day program combines practical exercises with expert instruction to explore the inner workings of the GNU/Linux kernel and device driver development. The course is structured to rapidly accelerate your proficiency. We cover the essential processes, theoretical concepts, and commands required to write GNU/Linux device drivers, blending foundational theory with applied training.

Avoid starting from scratch; instead, gain insights from an experienced instructor and leave with a functional understanding and the ability to effectively apply these skills to your own embedded development projects.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for individuals interested in or responsible for developing or evaluating GNU/Linux device drivers, including software engineers, field engineers, (project) managers, and hardware engineers.

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology that enables faster, more cost-effective development of dynamic systems such as control systems, signal processing and communication systems. It relies on graphic modeling rather than the traditional text based programming.

In this instructor-led, live training participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate the time to market of their embedded software products.

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

• Select and utilize the right tools for implementing MBD.
• Use MBD to carry out rapid development in the early stages of their embedded software project.
• Shorten the release of their embedded software into the market.

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Oslo (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 Oslo (online or on-site) targets developers who wish to apply object-oriented programming techniques using C to enhance 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 guided, live training (available online or onsite) targets embedded engineers and system administrators looking 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 (online or onsite) is aimed at security engineers and firmware developers who wish to harden OpenBMC deployments against unauthorized access and firmware tampering.

This instructor-led, live training (available 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 free desktop application designed for PCB development.

This instructor-led live training teaches participants how to use Eagle software to develop PCB circuits. The session begins by reviewing existing schematics and then guides learners through designing an original circuit in Eagle. The training covers the circuit board design workflow and discusses the manufacturing process (note that physical board production is not included in the course).

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

• Develop 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

Course Format

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

Notes

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

In this instructor-led, live training in Oslo, participants will learn how to create a build system for embedded Linux based on 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 features. Participants will acquire practical experience with Zig’s distinctive approach to safety, performance, and interoperability, establishing it as a robust alternative to C and Rust. The curriculum incorporates hands-on exercises designed to reinforce learning and foster confidence in crafting efficient and reliable Zig programs.