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Embedded Systems Engineering Curriculum
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Module 12
Advanced Debugging and System Profiling
1
Debugging Embedded Systems with JTAG/SWD
Use a JTAG/SWD debugger to set hardware/software breakpoints, inspect memory and CPU registers, and step through code on-target.
2
Analyzing Hard Faults: Stacked Exception Frames
Perform a post-mortem hard fault analysis by reading the stacked exception frame (LR, PC, PSR) to find the faulting instruction.
3
Stack Overflow Detection Techniques
Implement stack overflow detection using stack painting or MPU/MMU-based guard regions.
4
Debugging Memory Errors with Valgrind & ASan
Detect memory bugs in user-space applications using Valgrind or AddressSanitizer (ASan).
`perf` for CPU and Cache Miss Analysis
Profile system performance using `perf` for CPU and cache miss analysis.
6
Measuring Interrupt Latency with `ftrace`
Trace kernel function execution and measure interrupt latency using `ftrace`.
7
Debugging Serial Protocols with a Logic Analyzer
Use a logic analyzer to debug I2C, SPI, or UART communication protocols by capturing and interpreting signal waveforms.
8
Power Consumption Analysis with Oscilloscopes
Analyze a system's power consumption profile using an oscilloscope or dedicated power analyzer to identify high-draw events.
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