1. Overview of Embedded Systems

• Definition and Characteristics
• Applications of Embedded Systems
• Overview of Microcontrollers and Microprocessors

2. Introduction to STM32 Microcontrollers

• STM32 Family Overview
• Key Features and Specifications
• STM32 Development Ecosystem

3. STM32 Development Tools

• STM32CubeMX and STM32CubeIDE
• Keil uVision and IAR Embedded Workbench
• Introduction to STM32CubeHAL and CMSIS

4. Setting Up the Development Environment

• Installing Development Tools
• Configuring STM32CubeMX for Initial Project Setup
• Basic Project Creation and Compilation

5. STM32 Microcontroller Architecture

• ARM Cortex-M Core Architecture
• STM32 Memory Map
• Clock Configuration and Power Management

6. GPIO and Basic Peripherals

• General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
• Timers and Counters
• Interrupts and Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC)

8. Introduction to Smart Energy Systems

• Definition and Importance of Smart Energy
• Key Components and Technologies
• Benefits and Challenges of Smart Energy Systems

9. Smart Grid Technology

• Basics of Smart Grid
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
• Demand Response and Load Management

10. Energy Storage Systems

• Types of Energy Storage Technologies (Batteries, Supercapacitors, Thermal Storage)
• Design and Integration of Energy Storage Systems
• Applications and Case Studies

9. Introduction to RTOS

• Concepts of Real-Time Systems
• Free RTOS Basics
• Task Management and Scheduling

10. RTOS Implementation on STM32

• Setting Up Free RTOS on STM32
• Inter-Task Communication and Synchronization
• Using Queues, Semaphores, and Mutexes

11. Embedded C Programming

• Basics of Embedded C
• Memory Management
• Code Optimization Techniques

12. Debugging and Testing

• Debugging Tools and Techniques
• Using ST-Link Debugger
• Unit Testing and Integration Testing

13. Basic Projects

• Blinking LED
• Button Controlled LED
• Temperature Sensor Interfacing

14. Intermediate Projects

• UART Communication with PC
• SPI/I2C Based Sensor Interfacing
• ADC and PWM Based Applications

15. Advanced Projects

• Real-Time Data Acquisition System
• Motor Control and Robotics Applications
• IoT Applications with STM32

16. Power Management Techniques

• Low Power Modes in STM32
• Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling
• Battery Management and Power Optimization

17. Low Power Design Strategies

• Energy Efficient Coding Practices
• Power Consumption Measurement and Analysis
• Case Studies on Low Power Applications

18. Security in Embedded Systems

• Secure Boot and Firmware Update
• Cryptography and Data Protection
• Secure Communication Protocols

19. Embedded Systems Networking

• Networking Concepts for Embedded Systems
• Ethernet and Wi-Fi Connectivity
• IoT Protocols and Cloud Integration

20. Future Trends in Embedded Systems

• Emerging Technologies and Innovations
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Embedded Systems
• Market Trends and Forecasts

21. Industry Best Practices

• Code Review and Documentation
• Version Control Systems
• Agile Development for Embedded Systems

22. Case Studies

• Industrial Automation Solutions
• Consumer Electronics Products
• Medical Device Development