1. Microcontroller programming: Design, develop, and debug firmware for microcontroller-based systems such as AVR, PIC, Teensy, ESP, Raspberry Pi, etc.
2. Write efficient code in C or other higher-level languages for microcontroller applications
3. Utilize assembly language programming when necessary for optimizing critical sections of code or for low-level operations
4. Interface with various sensors, actuators, and peripherals using GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, etc.
5. Implement communication protocols like UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc., for data exchange between microcontrollers or with external devices
6. Develop and maintain device drivers for different peripherals and sensors
7. Ensure code quality, efficiency, and reliability through testing and debugging
8. Digital Electronics and Microprocessor Understanding: Apply knowledge of digital electronics to design and troubleshoot circuits involving microcontrollers
9. Understand microprocessor architecture and its interaction with peripherals
10. Optimize code for performance and resource utilization based on microcontroller architecture
11. FPGA development: Design and implement digital logic circuits using Verilog or VHDL for FPGA-based projects
12. Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate FPGA designs into larger systems
13. Verify and validate FPGA designs through simulation and testing
14. Optimize FPGA designs for speed, resource utilization, and power consumption
15. Integration and testing: Integrate firmware and FPGA designs with other hardware components in embedded systems
Skill(s) required
Analog And Digital CircuitsARM MicrocontrollerC++ ProgrammingC ProgrammingFPGA Synthesis and PrototypingRaspberry PiVerilogVHDL