Learn EMBEDDED-C with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 21, 2025
Practical Examples
Blinking an LED with delay loops
Reading sensor data via ADC
Controlling a DC motor with PWM
Serial communication with UART
Implementing interrupt-driven event handling
Troubleshooting
Check pin configurations and register values
Validate timer and peripheral setup
Ensure interrupts are enabled and vectors are correct
Debug using LED indicators or serial prints
Check compiler warnings for potential hardware issues
Testing Guide
Unit test peripheral initialization
Validate ISR execution and timing
Check data acquisition accuracy
Simulate edge cases in hardware
Measure response time and power consumption
Deployment Options
Upload firmware to microcontroller
Use bootloader for field updates
Integrate with embedded product
Monitor and debug in live environment
Automated testing in lab setups
Tools Ecosystem
MCU-specific compilers (Keil, MPLAB, IAR, GCC for ARM)
Debuggers and programmers
Peripheral libraries and SDKs
Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Simulation and emulation tools
Integrations
Interfacing with sensors and actuators
Communication protocols like UART, SPI, I2C
RTOS for multitasking
Integration with higher-level application software
Wireless and IoT modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa)
Productivity Tips
Use header files for reusable functions
Organize modules per peripheral
Minimize ISR complexity
Simulate code before hardware deployment
Document register and memory mappings
Challenges
Toggle LEDs with timers
Read analog sensors and print via UART
Control DC motors using PWM
Implement simple communication protocols
Optimize firmware for low power and memory