PGCP-ESD Course Overview & Core Tech
The Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Embedded Systems Design (PGCP-ESD) (formerly PG-DESD) is C-DAC’s premier hardware-software co-design programme.
Conducted as a 24-week full-time programme, it prepares engineers for embedded firmware development across automotive, industrial automation, robotics, and consumer electronics industries.
Curriculum Modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Key Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| MOD-01 | Embedded C and Data Structures | Bit Manipulation, Memory-Mapped I/O, Pointers, Linked Lists |
| MOD-02 | Microcontroller Architecture & Interfacing | ARM Cortex-M Architecture, GPIO, Timers, Interrupts, ADC |
| MOD-03 | Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) | Task Scheduling, Semaphores, Mutexes, Queues, FreeRTOS |
| MOD-04 | Embedded Linux & Board Bring-Up | U-Boot Bootloader, Linux Kernel Compilation, Rootfs |
| MOD-05 | Linux Device Drivers Basics | Character Drivers, File Operations, Kernel Modules |
| MOD-06 | Internet of Things (IoT) Protocols | MQTT, CoAP, BLE, Sensor Cloud Integration |
| MOD-07 | Aptitude & Effective Communication | Reasoning, Technical Reporting, Interview Preparation |
| MOD-08 | Capstone Embedded Hardware Project | Hardware-Software Integration & Viva Voce |
Embedded C & ARM Cortex Interfacing
- Bitwise operations, volatile qualifiers, register masking, and memory-mapped peripheral control
- ARM Cortex-M core architecture, interrupt handling with NVIC, SysTick timer usage
- Communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN (Controller Area Network) for automotive systems
- Analog-to-Digital conversion (ADC), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), and watchdog timers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which C-CAT sections are required for PGCP-ESD?
PGCP-ESD belongs to Category III and requires candidates to appear for Section A, Section B, and Section C in the C-CAT entrance examination.
What is the duration of the PGCP-ESD programme?
PGCP-ESD is a 24-week full-time intensive programme combining classroom theory and hardware lab sessions.
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