6-Day AICTE EduSkills Educator Development Program (EDP) on Microchip Advanced Embedded Systems Developer
Organized by: Department of Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Galgotias University
Dates: 3rd to 8th August 2026
Venue: Room C-247, C-Block, Galgotias University
Mode: Physical / Offline
FDP Coordinator: Dr. Divya Sharma, Associate Professor
Resource Person: Mr. Prabhupada Samal, Assistant Manager, Learning & Development, EduSkills Foundation
About the Event
The Department of Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Galgotias University, organized a 6-Day AICTE EduSkills Educator Development Program on “Microchip Advanced Embedded Systems Developer” from 3rd to 8th August 2026. The physical program was designed to provide extensive hands-on exposure to advanced embedded systems, bare-metal firmware development, industrial communication protocols and IoT-based application development using the Microchip Curiosity HPC DM164136 Development Board powered by the PIC18F47Q10 microcontroller. The program emphasized real-time embedded programming, practical sensor interfacing, communication protocols, industrial automation and project-based learning aligned with modern embedded industry requirements.
Objectives of the Event
- Develop strong fundamentals in embedded systems and bare-metal programming.
- Provide practical exposure to PIC18F47Q10 microcontroller architecture and peripheral interfacing.
- Enable participants to design real-time embedded and IoT applications.
- Train participants in UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, ADC, Timers and Interrupts.
- Introduce industrial embedded system design methodologies and smart automation concepts.
Key Highlights
- 100% hands-on practical training.
- Bare-metal Embedded C programming.
- Industry-oriented embedded and IoT projects.
- Sensor and wireless communication interfacing.
- Advanced embedded system design.
- Project-based learning methodology.
- Real-time firmware development.
- Industrial automation applications.
Target Participants
Faculty members, research scholars, engineering trainers, polytechnic faculty, industry professionals, and M.Tech/PhD scholars were identified as the target participant groups.
Development Platform and Tools
The program used the Microchip Curiosity HPC DM164136 Development Board along with MPLAB X IDE, XC8 Compiler, Embedded C Programming Environment, UART debugging tools, and industrial sensors and wireless communication modules.
Suggested Hardware Modules
HC-05 Bluetooth Module; ESP8266 WiFi Module; Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04; MQ Gas Sensor; LM35 Temperature Sensor; OLED Display; RFID RC522 Module; GPS NEO-6M Module; MAX30102 Pulse Sensor; MPU6050 Sensor Module; Servo Motors and Motor Drivers.
Detailed Day-Wise Program
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Day 1 |
Fundamentals of Embedded Systems & PIC18F47Q10 |
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Introduction to Embedded Systems and Embedded System Architecture |
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Microchip ecosystem and PIC18F47Q10 architecture |
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CPU, memory and register organization |
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MPLAB X IDE, XC8 Compiler and Embedded C fundamentals |
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GPIO architecture and register-level programming using TRIS, LAT and ANSEL |
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LED blinking, button-controlled LED, finite state machine using LEDs, binary counter and digital I/O interfacing |
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ADC fundamentals, ADC register configuration, sensor interfacing, timer architecture, calculations and real-time timing |
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Day 2 |
ADC, Timers, Interrupts & PWM |
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Potentiometer-based LED speed control |
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PWM LED brightness control |
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Timer-based LED blinking |
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Interrupt-based LED control |
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Servo motor PWM control |
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Sensor data acquisition using ADC |
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Interrupt architecture and ISR design |
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PWM fundamentals, duty-cycle concepts and real-time embedded system design |
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Day 3 |
UART Communication & Wireless Embedded Systems |
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UART communication protocol and serial communication architecture |
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Baud-rate generation and embedded communication debugging |
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Wireless embedded communication and Bluetooth fundamentals |
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HC-05 Bluetooth interfacing and Bluetooth-controlled home automation |
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Wireless device control using UART |
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GPS communication, data parsing and GPS logger implementation |
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UART data transmission/reception and mobile-controlled embedded applications |
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Day 4 |
I2C, SPI & Advanced Sensor Interfacing |
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I2C and SPI communication protocols |
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Master-slave communication concepts |
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OLED/LCD display interfacing and OLED dashboard development |
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Sensor networking and data exchange |
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RFID authentication concepts and RFID authentication system |
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Biomedical sensor interfacing concepts |
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MPU6050 orientation tracking and MAX30102 pulse monitoring system |
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Day 5 |
Advanced Embedded Systems & Industrial IoT Applications |
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Finite State Machine design |
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Embedded multitasking concepts and real-time scheduling |
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Embedded automation architecture |
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Industrial IoT system design |
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Smart monitoring and smart automation systems |
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Embedded product design methodology |
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Smart environment monitoring system |
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Smart parking detection prototype |
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IoT-based health monitoring system |
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Autonomous RC car development |
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Industrial sensor monitoring |
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Day 6 |
Capstone Project Development & Industry Applications |
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Industrial embedded system applications |
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Industry 4.0 and smart automation |
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Embedded product testing and debugging |
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Embedded firmware optimization |
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Embedded research and innovation opportunities |
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Career opportunities in embedded and IoT domains |
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Capstone embedded project development |
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Team-based project demonstration |
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Smart automation prototype development |
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Embedded system debugging |
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Final project integration and demonstration |
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Organising Committee
Chief Patrons: Mr. Suneel Galgotia, Chancellor; Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO; Ms. Aradhana Galgotia, Director Operations, Galgotias University.
Patrons: Prof. K. Mallikharjuna Babu, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Sudhir Kumar Singh, Dean, School of Engineering; Prof. Avadhesh Kumar, Pro Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Meenakshi Awasthi, Head, Department of Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering.
Organising Team: Dr. Usha Chauhan; Dr. Dinesh Singh; Dr. Yogesh Kumar; Dr. Mohd. Rashid Ansari; Dr. Sheetla Prasad; Dr. Aditya Nath Bhatt; Dr. Desh Dipak Gautam; Dr. Komal Agrawal; Ms. Tarannum Bahar; Ms. Ramsha Suhail.
Outcomes of the Program
Based on the stated program design and schedule, the EDP provided a structured progression from embedded-system fundamentals and register-level programming to peripherals, communication protocols, wireless systems, advanced sensors, industrial IoT and capstone project development. The hands-on orientation enabled participants to work with practical embedded applications and project-based learning activities.
Conclusion
The 6-Day AICTE EduSkills Educator Development Program on “Microchip Advanced Embedded Systems Developer” provided a focused, hands-on platform for strengthening embedded systems and IoT-oriented skills. The six-day progression covered microcontroller fundamentals, bare-metal Embedded C, ADC, timers, interrupts, PWM, UART, Bluetooth, GPS, I2C, SPI, advanced sensor interfacing, industrial IoT and capstone project development. The program content was structured to connect practical firmware development with contemporary embedded and industrial automation applications.
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