The ability to securely update firmware in the field and over-the-air is a critical component in every embedded system, especially IoT devices. The complexity and the skills necessary to successfully develop the capability is are often under-estimated and misunderstood. In this webinar, Jacob will review with attendees’ basic bootloader architectures and design techniques before diving into modern techniques that developers need to follow to securely update their firmware in the field. 

Key Take-a-ways 
• Bootloader implementation models and how to select the correct one 
• The main stages required to securely boot a microcontroller 
• How to set a security strategy for a bootloader 
• Key concepts related to security, robustness and fast updates 
• Security fundamentals 
• Best practices for developing a secure bootloader  

Dates: Wednesday November 29th (2 Sessions Available)

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Real-time Operating System (RTOS) Fundamentals Workshop

Embedded systems are becoming complex and even resource constrained devices are requiring a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS). In this workshop, attendees will be walked through RTOS fundamentals starting with simple bare-metal scheduling techniques through the intricacy required to design a RTOS based application. Attendees will examine practical examples and techniques that will decrease the learning curve and help them avoid the common pitfalls many developers fall into when starting to use an RTOS. The course includes six sessions:

Session 1 – Real-time Embedded Systems Concepts
Session 2 – Real-time Operating Systems
Session 3 – Managing Tasks and Threads ( Part 1)
Session 4 – Managing Tasks and Threads ( Part 2)
Session 5 – Task Synchronization Fundamentals
Session 6 – Managing Memory

Live Session Schedule:

Session 1 – January 12th, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET
Session 2 – January 26th, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET
Session 3 – February 9th, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET
Session 4 – February 23rd, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET
Session 5 – March 9th, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET
Session 6 – March 23rd, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET

Lab materials, slides and recording are provided.

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Advanced Real-time Operating System (RTOS) Techniques Workshop

Understanding basic RTOS principles is easy but applying those techniques and reaching an advanced understanding of the concepts is difficult. This workshop propels developers into advanced RTOS application design techniques that are rarely covered in traditional RTOS courses but are critical to the practicing engineer. In this course we will examine practical examples and techniques that will accelerate development activities and improve the robustness of RTOS based designs. The course includes six sessions:

Session 1 – Time Management
Session 2 – Task Synchronization Techniques
Session 3 – RTOS Design Patterns
Session 4 – Introduction to Debugging Techniques
Session 5 – Optimizing RTOS Applications
Session 6 – Securing an RTOS Application

The course is taught in a convenient, hands-on style that provides developers with ample time to not just absorb the material but begin to apply it.

Live Session Schedule:

Session 1 – April 6th, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET
Session 2 – April 20th, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET
Session 3 – May 4th, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET
Session 4 – May 18th, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET
Session 5 – June 1st, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET
Session 6 – June 15th, 2018 1:00 P.M. ET

Lab materials, slides and recording are provided.

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Developing Reusable Firmware – A Practical Approach to APIs, HALs and Drivers

AVAILABLE NOW!

Embedded systems are becoming more complex with users expecting more and more features, needing to connect to the internet, provide security, remote device management and many other features. Developing drivers and application code from scratch is no longer an option and developers and companies that do so will quickly find themselves struggling to compete in today’s fast paced environment. The key to success is leveraging existing software and making sure that it is reusable and portable to any microcontroller based system.

In “Developing Reusable Firmware – A Practical Approach to APIs, HALs and Drivers”, Jacob Beningo provides readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve their own embedded software based on more than 15 years developing reusable and portable software for resource constrained microcontroller based systems. Jacob explores API’s, HAL’s and driver development among other topics to provide readers with a solid foundation for improving their own software. The book not only explores critical concepts but also provides a plethora of examples, exercises and case studies on how to use and implement the concepts.

Learn more by clicking here to review Chapter 1 and the contents!

EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN TECHNIQUES: An API Standard
AVAILABLE NOW!

In “An API Standard for MCUs”, engineers will learn the fundamentals of APIs and HALs along with techniques for designing portable and reusable code. The book provides the reader with an example API standard that can be used to create portable and reusable firmware for controlling microcontroller peripherals. This book is the companion book to “Developing Reusable Firmware – A Practical Approach to API’s, Hal’s and Drivers”.

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