Introduction to embedded system

• Role of embedded systems in IoT and the context of ubiquitous computing
• Challenges of incorporating embedded devices into IoT systems

Benefits and Constraints of Embedded Systems

• Important trade-offs of embedded systems(such as cost and performance)
• Characteristics of Arm architecture and processors as core embedded systems components for the IoT

Mbed Simulator

• Mbed platform and its importance in rapid embedded systems design
• Functions and benefits of Mbed software development resources and HDK

GPIO peripherals

• Key elements of GPIO design in relation to microcontrollers 
• Use DigitalIn/DigitalOut and BusIn/BusOut interfaces

Interrupts for controlling peripherals

• Types of microcontroller interrupts
• Procedures of exception processing
• Implement ISR to handle control of peripherals