Welcome to the repository for the ECEN 5623-001 Real-Time Embedded Systems course at the University of Colorado Boulder. This repository contains all the materials, assignments, projects, and resources you will need for the course.

• Course Overview
• Lecture Notes
• Assignments
• Projects
• Resources
• Contributing
• License

ECEN 5623-001 is a comprehensive course designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of real-time embedded systems. The course covers various aspects of embedded systems, including hardware interfaces, real-time operating systems, scheduling algorithms, and practical implementation of real-time tasks.

All lecture notes and slides will be available in this section, covering topics such as:

• Introduction to Embedded Systems
• Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Task Scheduling and Management
• Interrupt Handling
• Real-Time Communication
• Hardware/Software Co-Design

This section includes all the assignments for the course. Each assignment folder contains the problem statement, relevant resources, and submission guidelines. The assignments are designed to reinforce the concepts taught in lectures and provide hands-on experience with real-time embedded systems.

• Homework 1: Introduction to real-time systems and task management.
• Homework 2: Implementing scheduling algorithms.
• Homework 3: Real-time communication protocols.
• Homework 4: Interrupt handling in embedded systems.
• Homework 5: Final project proposal.

The projects section showcases the major projects undertaken during the course. Each project folder includes a detailed description, objectives, required materials, and step-by-step instructions for implementation. Projects are aimed at providing practical experience with real-time systems and their applications.

• Real-Time Stop Sign Detection: A project that involves creating a real-time stop sign detection system using image processing and embedded systems techniques. This project includes:
  • System design and architecture.
  • Hardware and software setup.
  • Implementation details.
  • Testing and validation.

A collection of useful resources for the course, including:

• Recommended Textbooks: "Real-Time Systems" by Jane W. S. Liu.
• Research Papers: Key papers on real-time systems and scheduling algorithms.
• Online Tutorials: Links to tutorials on embedded systems and real-time programming.
• Development Tools and IDEs: Information on tools used in the course, such as Code Composer Studio, Keil uVision, and others.

Contributions to this repository are welcome! If you have a project or assignment solution you'd like to share, please fork the repository, create a new branch, and submit a pull request. Make sure to follow the contribution guidelines and include detailed documentation for your contributions.

This repository is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.

Happy learning!

Kiran Jojare
Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer
[email protected]