Automotive Embedded Systems (Online + Lab Kit)

Course Overview

This 7-week training program offers an intorduction to automotive embedded systems. Participants will gain a solid understanding of fundamental controls and software concepts that are currently driving innovation in both conventional and electric vehicles.

Course Format

  • Duration: 7 weeks
  • Class Schedule: 2 hours every Saturday
  • Delivery Mode: Online lectures via Zoom/Google Meet and Kit for hands-on lab projects

Target Audience

The training is open to anyone interested in automotive controls and software, but it is particularly suitable for:

  • College and university students pursuing degrees in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science and Software Development
  • Professionals exploring global opportunities in automotive controls and software

What Participants will learn

  • Understand the role of embedded software in modern vehicles.
  • Introduce key components of an automotive control system, such as ECUs, sensors, actuators, and communication networks.
  • Present software development lifecycle in automotive, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and validation.
  • Importance of AUTOSAR (Classic and Adaptive) as a standardized architecture in the automotive software ecosystem.
  • Significance of real-time operating systems (RTOS) in managing tasks, scheduling, and timing in vehicle systems.
  • Awareness of functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and their role in risk reduction and compliance.
  • Introduction to vehicle communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, and their business implications.
  • New industry trends such as software-defined vehicles, including over-the-air updates, cybersecurity, and data-driven services.
  • Develop a strategic perspective on partnerships, tools, and talent needs for building or investing in automotive software capabilities.

Course Benefits

  • Overview of Automotive Embedded Systems
  • Delivered by experienced professionals working in industry.
  • Live sessions, opportunity to ask questions.
  • Includes kit of electronic components for hands-on activities and projects
  • Access to recorded sessions.
  • World class tools and methods.
  • Network with others working in automotive space.
  • Establish connection with trainers.

Certificate of Participation

Participants who attend at least 6 out of 7 classes will receive a certificate of completion.

Trainer

Mr. Umar Khan (US auto industry)
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Training Outline

Week 1: Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems

  • Lecture Topics: Electronics architecture and ECUs, AUTOSAR, Microcontroller Fundamentals, Development Lifecycle, Safety
  • Lab: Digital I/O – Door Ajar and Dashboard Warning System

Week 2: Analog Sensing and Environmental Monitoring

  • Lecture Topics: ADC principles, Sensor Types, Signal Conditioning and Filtering, Sensor Diagnostics
  • Lab: Cabin Climate and Lighting Control System

Week 3: Visual Feedback and User Interface

  • Lecture Topics: Display technologies, HMI principles, Information prioritization, AUTOSAR, Graphics and text rendering fundamentals
  • Lab: Instrument Cluster Display System

Week 4: PWM and Actuator Control

  • Lecture Topics: PWM principles, Motor controls, Actuator types, AUTOSAR, Closed-loop control basics
  • Lab: Climate Control and Warning System

Week 5: Serial Communication and Multi-Module Systems

  • Lecture Topics: UART/Serial communication protocol, I2C protocol, Automotive communication overview, Message framing, AUTOSAR, Inter-ECU communication patterns
  • Lab: Multi-Module Vehicle Control System

Week 6: Interrupts and Real-Time Control

  • Lecture Topics: Interrupt handling and priorities, Real-time constraints, Periodic vs. event-driven tasks, AUTOSAR, Timing analysis, Deterministic behavior requirements
  • Lab: Advanced Vehicle Controller with Real-Time Constraints

Week 7: System Integration, Diagnostics, and Final Project

  • Lecture Topics: On-board diagnostics concepts, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Fault detection, isolation, and recovery strategies, AUTOSAR, Configuration management, Testing strategies, Limp-home mode implementation
  • Lab: Integrated Vehicle Management System – Final Project 

Training Fee & Registration

  • Fee: Rs. 24,000 for professionals,  Rs. 18,000 for college and university students (Limited sponsored/free spots may be available for college and university students).
  • Registration Link: Click on “Registration” button below for more information.
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