Embedded Systems Online Lecture Series

November/December 2023

ATHENA is happy to anounce the Online Lecture Series "Embedded Systems" this autumn. It offers the opportunity to attend three motivating lectures on specific subjects within the field of Embedded Systems. They are held by international lecturers from the University of Vigo, VILNIUS TECH, and the University of Siegen within the framework of the ATHENA Competence Cluster "Embedded Systems".

The lectures are open to all interested students and (academic) staff. The invitation letter can be found here.

Embedded Systems enable real-time computer-aided control of physical devices and systems ranging from medical equipment to automotive engines, and industrial robots. They lead to tremendous benefits in safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. At the same time, there is a tremendous increase in complexity at the system level in the design of embedded systems (source: https://www.eti.uni-siegen.de/es/).

The three lectures provide space for students and academics to gain in-depth knowledge in:

16.11.23
12:00 - 13:30 CET

Linux and Android for Embedded Systems

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Felipe José Gil Castiñeira
University of Vigo

Participation link

17.11.23
10:15 - 11:45 CET

Safety-Relevant Adaptive Embedded Systems

Prof. Dr. Roman Obermaisser
University of Siegen

Participation link

12.12.23
12:45 - 14:15 CET

Real-time Operating Systems

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eldar Šabanovič
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

Participation link
Meeting ID: 944 6581 9470
Passcode: 437849

More Information

Linux and Android for Embedded Systems
16 November 2023 12:00 - 13:30 CET	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Felipe Gil-Castiñeira University of Vigo
Participation link
Although Linux is not a real-time operating system, it became one popular alternative for embedded systems, being used both as an operating system, and as middleware platform for the implementation of applications. In this lecture, we will describe the boot process of a modern ARM CPU, and how Linux configures the system and starts. We will also describe the architecture of Android and how it can be used for implementing embedded systems.
Additional material:	Sasu Tarkoma. Mobile Middleware - Architecture, Patterns, and Practice. Wiley 2009. Texas Instruments (Sitara Boot Camp). Embedded Linux Education Kit, by ARM University

Safety-Relevant Adaptive Embedded Systems
17 November 2023 10:15 - 11:45 CET	Prof. Dr. Roman Obermaisser University of Siegen
Participation link
In this 90-minute lecture, we will address concepts, models and algorithms of adaptive embedded systems for safety-relevant applications. Covered topics include requirements and techniques for fault tolerance and safety, time-triggered systems and adaptation mechanisms. Models and algorithms will be discussed, which enable time-triggered systems to adapt to context events such as faults, slack and changing environmental conditions in order to improve energy efficiency, reliability, safety and flexibility. We will also highlight examples of adaptive time-triggered systems in industrial applications. This lecture offers insight for students who are interested in combining strict safety and real-time guarantees with energy efficiency, flexibility and resource efficiency.

Real-time Operating Systems
12 December 2023 12:15 - 14:45 CET	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eldar Šabanovič Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Participation link Meeting ID: 944 6581 9470 Passcode: 437849
In this 90-minute lecture, we will explore the fundamentals of Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS) and their pivotal role in embedded systems. Topics covered include the defining characteristics of RTOS, the distinction between hard and soft real-time systems, key scheduling algorithms, and popular RTOS examples in current applications. We will also touch upon the challenges faced in RTOS design and implementation. This lecture offers a comprehensive overview for anyone keen to understand the intricacies of real-time systems in the embedded domain.
Additional material:	Quick overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real-time_operating_system Alternative: https://www.embedded.com/programming-embedded-systems-what-is-a-real-time-operating-system/ Example RTOS: https://www.freertos.org/ Book for in-depth learning: Jonathan W. Valvano "Embedded Systems: Real-Time Operating Systems for Arm Cortex M Microcontrollers"

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