Bare-Metal Embedded C Programming: Develop high-performance embedded systems with C for Arm microcontrollers

Customers call this a thorough, beginner friendly guide, praising its clear explanations, working exercises, and practical method for reading datasheets and building STM32 firmware.

“This book is very thorough, taking you from navigating hardware documentation to finished projects with clear, concise explanations. Probably the best book in my library.” — Blue Chip, Verified Purchase

“The best book for getting started with embedded programming. It walks you through building, linking, programming, debugging, and reading documentation, with working code throughout.” — Ryan Wagner, Verified Purchase

“What I value most is how the book teaches you to navigate datasheets and reference manuals. That skill can then be applied to other microcontrollers and electronic components.” — Amazon Customer, Verified Purchase

Key Features

• Learn to develop bare-metal firmware for Arm microcontrollers from scratch
• Understand hardware intricacies to minimize your dependency on third-party libraries
• Navigate microcontroller manuals with ease and learn to write optimized code

Book Description

Bare-Metal Embedded C Programming takes a practical approach to building embedded systems from scratch. Drawing on over a decade of engineering experience, the author teaches you how to decode microcontroller datasheets, navigate technical documentation, manipulate registers, and write optimized firmware without relying heavily on third-party libraries.

Through a deeper exploration of microcontroller hardware, you’ll develop the confidence to create firmware independently instead of simply copying existing code. By the end, you’ll be equipped to navigate hardware complexities and build efficient, professional-grade embedded systems.

What you will learn

• Decode microcontroller datasheets, enabling precise firmware development
• Master register manipulations for optimized Arm-based microcontroller firmware creation
• Discover how to navigate hardware intricacies confidently
• Find out how to write optimized firmware without any assistance

Who this book is for

This book is for experienced engineers seeking deeper expertise in datasheets, register manipulation, and firmware development, as well as software developers transitioning to embedded systems. It provides the practical skills needed to build firmware confidently and independently.

Table of Contents

1. Setting Up the Tools of the Trade
2. Constructing Peripheral Registers from Memory Addresses
3. Understanding the Build Process and Exploring the GNU Toolchain
4. Developing the Linker Script and Startup File
5. The "Make" Build System
6. The Common Microcontroller Software Interface Standard (CMSIS)
7. The General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) Peripheral
8. System Tick (SysTick) Timer
9. General-Purpose Timers (TIM)
10. The Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Protocol
11. Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
12. Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
13. Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C)
14. External Interrupts and Events (EXTI)
15. The Real-Time Clock (RTC)
16. Independent Watchdog (IWDG)
17. Direct Memory Access (DMA)
18. Power Management and Energy Efficiency in Embedded Systems

Israel Gbati is a distinguished firmware engineer boasting over a decade of hands-on experience in the field. Throughout his career, he has shared his profound knowledge to more than 100,000 professionals, helping to shape the next generation of experts. In addition to his engineering expertise, Israel is an entrepreneur and an award-winning inventor, recognized for his exceptional inventions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Automation, complemented by a double Masters degree in Global Innovation Design from Imperial College London and the Royal College of Arts. Israel is the founder of EmbeddedExpertIO and the cofounder of BiostealthAI, further demonstrating his leadership and commitment to advancing technological innovation.