Building Applications with RISC-V and FreeRTOS

About

Real time operating systems (RTOS) play an important role in any embedded system, enabling users to control the time critical functions required to be handled within specific timeframes for the effective use of those systems. FreeRTOS is an open source RTOS that has been used in various embedded systems and has been effectively ported onto various processors.

This course is intended for anyone interested in RISC-V and real-time operating systems (RTOS). Learners will receive an introduction to embedded systems, RISC-V and the FreeRTOS real-time operating system. The course also teaches the skills needed to integrate RISC-V processors with FreeRTOS for real-time applications, and trains students on how to use open source processors and RTOS systems for various embedded applications.

Upon completion, participants will have the skills to enhance their careers in building embedded systems with RTOS capabilities.

What you will learn

• Explain what an embedded system is.

• Get an in-depth understanding of FreeRTOS.

• Get an in-depth understanding of RISC-V.

• Apply FreeRTOS on RISC-V processors.

• Build applications for RISC-V processors that use the FreeRTOS features.

Skills you learn

• Operating Systems
• FreeRTOS
• Real-Time Operating Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Reduced Instruction Set Computing

Syllabus

• Welcome!

• Chapter 1. Introduction to RTOS and Embedded Systems

• Chapter 2. FreeRTOS

• Chapter 3. Porting FreeRTOS to Another Software or Hardware Platform

• Chapter 4. RISC-V Processors

• Chapter 5. Porting FreeRTOS to RISC-V Processors

• Chapter 6. Application Building with FreeRTOS and RISC-V

• Final Exam (verified track only)

Auto Summary

Enhance your expertise in embedded systems with the "Building Applications with RISC-V and FreeRTOS" course, tailored for IT and Computer Science enthusiasts. This comprehensive program, crafted by edX, delves into the critical role of real-time operating systems (RTOS) in managing time-sensitive functions within embedded systems. With a focus on FreeRTOS, an open-source RTOS widely adopted across various processors, the course provides a solid foundation in RISC-V architecture and its integration with FreeRTOS for real-time applications. Participants will gain hands-on experience in utilizing open-source processors and RTOS for diverse embedded applications, empowering them to advance their careers in this dynamic field. Spanning 9 weeks, this course offers a professional subscription option, making it accessible for learners aiming to build awareness and proficiency in RTOS and RISC-V. Ideal for those intrigued by embedded systems and real-time computing, this course equips you with the practical knowledge to excel in developing robust, time-critical applications.