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Overview
This course offers a detailed understanding of the AUTOSAR Microcontroller Abstraction Layer (MCAL) and its role in automotive software development. Participants will gain hands-on experience in configuring and integrating MCAL modules such as PORT, DIO, ADC, PWM, ICU, CAN, and SPI. The course also covers implementing UART and I2C as Complex Device Drivers (CDD) for microcontrollers. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to handle MCAL-related tasks efficiently in an AUTOSAR-based automotive software environment.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
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Understand the AUTOSAR MCAL architecture and its application in automotive systems
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Interpret and apply AUTOSAR MCAL Software Requirements Specification (SRS) and Software Specification (SWS) documents
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Configure MCAL modules using AUTOSAR tools
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Develop and integrate Complex Device Drivers (CDD) for unsupported peripherals
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Debug and troubleshoot MCAL-related issues in automotive software development
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Integrate MCAL with the AUTOSAR Runtime Environment (RTE)
Prerequisites
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Basic Microcontroller Programming
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Embedded C
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Basics of AUTOSAR
Course Outline
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AUTOSAR architecture and software structure
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Overview of MCAL and its role in automotive software
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MCAL configuration and code generation
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Introduction to microcontroller peripherals
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Understanding AUTOSAR MCAL SRS and SWS documents
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Extracting and applying relevant information for MCAL configuration
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Interpreting module descriptions and API definitions
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Using AUTOSAR configuration tools for MCAL setup
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Setting configuration parameters based on system requirements
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Generating MCAL code and integrating it into automotive applications
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PORT Configuration: Input, output, alternate functions, and interrupts
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DIO: Digital input and output handling
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ADC: Analog data reading and interrupt management
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PWM: Signal generation, duty cycle, and frequency control
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ICU: Input signal capture and timer management
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CAN: Controller configuration, message transmission, and reception
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SPI: Data communication over Serial Peripheral Interface
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Concept of Complex Device Drivers (CDD) in AUTOSAR
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UART implementation: Baud rate, data bits, parity, and interrupts
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I2C implementation: Master/slave modes, clock speed, data transfer, and error handling
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Integrating MCAL with the AUTOSAR Runtime Environment (RTE)
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Debugging and troubleshooting using debuggers and logging tools
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Diagnosing common MCAL issues and applying corrective actions
