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PG Diploma In Embedded Systems and Design (PG-DESD)

NSQF level: 8

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Realizing the growth of embedded systems in day-to-day life and the need for trained manpower in this promising area, C-DAC has launched a Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (DESD) for Engineers in computers, electronics and IT. Embedded Systems is a unique field, where engineers need to have sound knowledge in hardware and software design. Keeping this aspect in view, C-DAC has designed the diploma giving equal emphasis to hardware and software, enabling engineers to face challenges in the design and development of state of the art embedded systems. The latest curriculum includes a module on wireless embedded systems design, specifically focusing on wireless technologies and Wireless Sensor Networks  (WSN).

  • Graduate in Engineering or equivalent (e.g. BE / BTech / 4-year BSc Engg / AMIE / DoEACC B Level) in IT / Computer Science / Electronics / Telecommunications / Electrical / Instrumentation.
    • OR
  • Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Sciences with corresponding basic degree (e.g. MSc in Computer Science, IT, Electronics)
  • The candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in their qualifying examination

The total fees of the course is Rs. 80,000/- +Tax (14% service tax + 0.5% Swachh Bharat cess + 0.5% Krishi Kalyan cess  18% GST).

The course fees has to be paid in two installment as per the schedule.
  • First installment is Rs. 10,000/- +Tax  (14% service tax + 0.5% Swachh Bharat cess + 0.5% Krishi Kalyan cess     18% GST).
  • Second installment is Rs. 70,000/- + Tax  (14% service tax + 0.5% Swachh Bharat cess + 0.5% Krishi Kalyan cess 18% GST).

Programming Concepts

150 Hours  
  

Embedded C Programming, Basics of Program Writing & Coding Practices, Overview of C Programming language, Embedding Assembly code in C program, Debugging and Optimization of C programs, Handling portability issues in C, Hardware, Time, Space and Power aware Programming.

Introduction to Data Structures, Algorithms and Abstract Data Types, Complexity of Algorithms, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Searching and Sorting Algorithms, Trees.

Object Oriented Programming: Programming Concepts, Fundamentals of Object Oriented, Programming, Java Evolution, Overview of Java Language, Constants, Variables and Data Types, Operators and Expressions, Decision making, Branching and Looping, Classes, Objects and Methods, Arrays, String and Collections, Interfaces, Packages.

Microcontrollers and Interfacing

120 Hours  
  

Introduction to 8-bit Microcontrollers, RISC / CISC and Harvard / Princeton, Architectures, Embedded Memory, Timers / Counters, UART, SPI, PWM, WDT, Input Capture, Output Compare Modes, I2C, CAN, LED, Switches, ADC, DAC, LCD, RTC, Emerging Bus Standards (USB, PCI), Programming in Assembly and Embedded C

  

Introduction to 16 / 32-bit Processors, ARM Architecture and Organization, Introduction to Cortex- M3 Architecture, Programming Model and Instruction Set, Memory Model, Exception Handling, Peripheral Programming, Introduction to Multi-Core Embedded Systems, Introduction to FPGA.

Embedded Operating Systems

120 Hours  
  

Embedded Linux

Introduction to Embedded Operating Systems, Introduction to Boot loaders and Board Support Packages, Process Management and Inter Process Communication, Memory Management, I/O sub- system & Embedded File Systems, POSIX Thread Programming, POSIX Semaphores, Mutexes, Conditional Variables, Barriers, Message Queues, Debugging and Testing of Multi-Threaded Applications.

Linux Device Drivers

Embedded Linux Kernel Internals, Embedded Linux Device Drivers, Linux Kernel Modules, Char Device Drivers, I/O Memory and Ports, Handling Delays, Timings, Synchronization, Locking and Interrupts, Driver Debugging Techniques.

Real Time Operating System

60 Hours  
  

Introduction to Real-Time Concepts, RTOS Internals & Real Time Scheduling, Performance Metrics of RTOS, Task Specifications, Schedulability Analysis, Application Programming on RTOS, Porting of RTOS, Configuring RTOS, Building RTOS Image for Target platforms.

Internet of Things(IoT) and Mobile Porgramming

120 Hours  
  

IoT Trends, IoT Architecture and IoT Applications, IoT Standards and Protocols (Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11, Wireless PAN: IEEE 802.15.1 & 802.15.4, Zigbee, Bluetooth, BTLE, 6LowPAN, REST, DDS, CoAP, MQTT, PL, SSLP). Mobile Development Platforms (Android, Symbian, JavaME), Mobile Programming Languages, Design & Development of Mobile User Interfaces, Mobile Application Development & Debugging, Customizing of Android Platform, Hardware Abstraction Layers, Android Framework

Embedded Hardware Design and Development

60 Hours  
  

Board Design Fundamentals, Circuit Design and Simulation, Schematic Entry, Component Library Development, PCB Placement and Routing, Gerber Generation, Introduction to Manufacturing Process

Effective Communication

50 Hours  
      

Aptitude & General English

50 Hours  
    

Project and Seminar

150 Hours  
  

The students are assigned a project work for the duration of 5 weeks. Also, as a part of the curriculum, they are required to give a seminar on a topic relevant to the Embedded Systems Design. Special credit is given for the project work and seminar.
The candidates will be trained in Hardware and Firmware design of Embedded System based applications, Internet of Things ( IoT), Project development and Management skills. At the end of the course students will be able to work as System design engineer and embedded engineer with good knowledge of RT Linux, Microcontroller and Microprocessor based design, Device driver and RTOS. Students can start career as Embedded Developer, tester and leads to project manager after having relevant experience.

Bengaluru

C-DACs - Advanced Computing Training School
Address
:
No.1, Old Madras Road Above Bank of Mysore, Near NGEF Bengaluru
Karnataka 560038
Telephone
:
66116400 /01/02/03
Contact Person
:
Binu George & M Savithri
Fax
:
080-25247724
e-Mail
:
actsb[at]cdac[dot]in
Courses
:
PG-DAC, PG-DESD, PG-DMC, PG-DSSD, PG-DBDA, PG-DIoT, PG-DHPCSA

Chennai

C-DACs - Advanced Computing Training School
Address
:
"TIDEL Park", 8th Floor,'D' Block (North), No.4, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Taramani Chennai
Tamilnadu 600113
Telephone
:
044-22542226/27/28
Contact Person
:
Mr. Varun T
Fax
:
+91-44-22542294
e-Mail
:
chnacts[at]cdac[dot]in
Courses
:
PG-DAC, PG-DESD, PG-DSSD

Hyderabad

C-DACs - Advanced Computing Training School
Address
:
No.1, Shiv Bagh, Satyam Theatre Road, Ameerpet, Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh 500016
Telephone
:
040-2373 7127
Contact Person
:
Mr. Sharanabasappa , Senior Technical Officer
Fax
:
040-2374 3382
e-Mail
:
cdachyd[at]cdac[dot]in
Courses
:
PG-DAC, PG-DESD, PG-DSSD
C-DACs - Advanced Computing Training School
Address
:
Plot No. 6 & 7, Hardware Park, Sy No. 1/1, Srisailam Highway, Pahadi Shareef Via Keshavagiri (Post), Hyderabad
Telangana 500005
Telephone
:
040-23737127
Contact Person
:
Mr.Sharanabasappa, Senior Technical Officer
Fax
:
040-2374 3382
e-Mail
:
cdachyd@cdac.in
Courses
:
PG-DITISS

Mumbai

Thakur Institute of Career Advancement
Address
:
C/o Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, A Block, Thakur Educational Campus, Shyamnarayan Thakur Marg, Thakur Village, Kandivali (East), Mumbai
Maharashtra 400101
Telephone
:
022-67308113/ 022-6730 8277
Contact Person
:
Prof. D.A. Pardasani
Fax
:
022 – 28541993
e-Mail
:
tica[at]thakureducation[dot]org
Courses
:
PG-DAC, PG-DVLSI, PG-DESD

Nagpur

Soft Polynomials (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Address
:
3rd Floor, Sanganak Bhavan, North Bazar Road, Dharam Peth Extn. Gokul Peth, Nagpur
Maharashtra 440010
Telephone
:
0712 - 2556808, 2556809
Contact Person
:
Shri. S.M. Deshpande
Fax
:
0712 - 2556808, 2556809
e-Mail
:
infocdac[at]softpolynomials[dot]com, smd[at]softpolynomials[dot]com
Courses
:
PG-DAC, PG-DVLSI, PG-DESD

Noida

C-DACs - Advanced Computing Training School
Address
:
B-30, Sector 62, Institutional Area, Noida
Uttar Pradesh 201307
Telephone
:
0120-3063371-73
Contact Person
:
Mr. V.K. Sharma
Fax
:
0120-3063374
e-Mail
:
cdacacts-noida[at]cdac[dot]in
Courses
:
PG-DAC, PG-DVLSI, PG-DGi, PG-DESD, PG-DMC, PG-DITISS, PG-DBDA

Pune

C-DAC Advanced Computing Training School
Address
:
C-DAC ACTS, Innovation Park, Sr. No. 34/B/1, Panchvati, Pashan, Pune
Maharashtra 411008
Telephone
:
18008430222
Contact Person
:
Mr. Parimal Wagh
Fax
:
NA
e-Mail
:
acts[at]cdac[dot]in
Courses
:
PG-DAC, PG-DVLSI, PG-DESD, PG-DMC, PG-DITISS, PG-DBDA, PG-DIoT, PG-DHPCSA
Sunbeam Institute of Information Technology
Address
:
Sunbeam, Plot No.R/2, Behind Hotel Fulora Market Yard Road, Gultekadi Pune
Maharashtra 411037
Telephone
:
020-24260308, 24272383
Contact Person
:
Mr. Nitin Kudale, C.E.O.
Fax
:
020 –24260308
e-Mail
:
siit[at]sunbeaminfo[dot]com
Courses
:
PG-DAC, PG-DESD, PG-DMC, PG-DBDA

Thiruvananthapuram

C-DACs - Advanced Computing Training School
Address
:
Software Training And Development Centre (STDC) C-DAC, Technopark Campus, Kariyavattom P O Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala 695581
Telephone
:
0471-2781500
Contact Person
:
Mr Jose P Devassy, Section Head, STDC
Fax
:
e-Mail
:
stdc[at]cdac[dot]in
Courses
:
PG-DAC, PG-DESD
Q. What is the Eligibility for PG Diploma In Embedded Systems and Design?
A: The eligibility Criteris for PG-DESD is candidate holding any one of the following degrees :
  • Graduate in Engineering or equivalent (e.g. BE / BTech / 4-year BSc / AMIE / DoEACC B Level, etc.) in IT / Computer Science / Electronics / Telecommunications / Electrical / Instrumentation OR
  • Post Graduate in Engineering Sciences (e.g. MSc in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, etc.) 
  • The candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in their qualifying examination.
Q: What is the selection criterion?  
A: The selection process consists of a C-DAC Common Admission Test (C-CAT).

Q: What is Fee of course? 
A: The fees for the PG-DESD course is Rs. 80,000/- (Rupees Eighty Thousand only) plus S 18% GST. 

Q: When the course does commence?  
A: Twice in a year in the month of August and February. Admission Process will start in month of May and November every year.

Q: Duration of the course?  
A: 24 weeks full-time course

Q: Infrastructure Facilities available?  
A: Fully equipped classrooms capacity to accommodate students and state-of-art labs to explore you computing skills

Q: Hostel & Canteen facility available?  
A: Accommodation for out station candidates is facilitated by some of centres. Please refer Admission Booklet.
 
Q: Bank loan assistance for the other centres?  
A: Facility of educational loans is provided for the selected candidates, which is available at all nationalized banks.

Q: Revision of the course contents, is it every six months?  
A: The course contents are revised according to the real world needs and when found relevant to the market demands.

Q: Do you have centralized placement cell?  
A: Yes we do have a centralized placement programme where the respective centers actively coordinate the task of organizing the campus interviews for all the students.
 
Q: What is the value of the course in the international market?  
A: The course has been a trend-setting course due to its unique curriculum and the opportunities that it generates; hence it gives the edge over above for the students and gives a international edge.

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