Vector India offers both long term and short-term courses.
Course: Embedded Systems
Duration: 6 Months
Admission through Online Entrance Test
| C programming with data structures Duration: 1.5 Months Direct Admission |
C++ programming Duration: 1.5 Months Direct Admission |
C programming with data structures & C++ Duration: 2.5 Months Direct Admission |
| 8051 Micro Controller with 12 interfacings Duration: 1.5 Months Direct Admission |
8085/86 Microprocessor Duration: 1.5 Months Direct Admission |
ARM Duration: 1 Months Direct Admission |
| RTOS Duration: 1 week Direct Admission |
AVR Duration: 4 weeks Direct Admission |
PIC Duration: 4 weeks Direct Admission |
| LINUX Duration: 4 weeks Direct Admission |
ESYS LINUX Duration: 4 weeks Direct Admission |
NETWORKING Duration: 2-3 weeks Direct Admission |
| DEVICE DRIVERS (PC LINUX) Duration: 4 weeks Direct Admission |
DEVICE DRIVERS (ARM) Duration: 4 weeks Direct Admission |
VHDL Duration: 3-4 weeks Direct Admission |
| VERILOG Duration: 3-4 weeks Direct Admission |
Embedded systems are self-contained programs that are embedded within a piece of hardware. We can say it’s a specialized computer system that is part of a larger system or machine. Typically, an embedded system is housed on a single microprocessor board with the programs stored in ROM. Embedded system can also be defined as a computer system that is created with optimal efficiency, thereby allowing it to complete specific functions as quickly as possible. Embedded systems microprocessors are programmed to automate certain tasks. Cell phones, computers, copiers, medical equipment, programmable logic controllers, and numerous other products rely on embedded systems. Real time embedded systems can be used to replace traditional software applications.
Embedded systems are used in any application or which requires certain level of automation or intelligence. As more and more intelligent devices make their way into our lives, the demand for embedded telecom will increase. In addition, even in areas where telecom companies are in the grips of a slowdown, companies are not making cuts in introducing new features.
The range is really very wide, limited only by human imagination,” B J Ram Rao, CEO, eSmartNet (a division of Zicom Electronic Security Systems) admitted in a recent interview with Zee India. “I would think that, broadly, the embedded system application areas would be wireless, Internet and mobile communications, industrial control, test and measurement, networking, aerospace and automotive control, consumer electronics, digital imaging and defence.”
Embedded System is the future. Every industry needs some artificial intelligence into it and artificial intelligence can be given by embedded systems only. No electronic product is without embedded systems in the market.
The embedded system market is estimated to reach from $86.5 billion in 2020 to $116.2
Billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020 to 2025.
According to an IDC report the international market as a whole expects product development worth $75 billion, which will require as many as 5,00,000 trained professionals in embedded systems development by the year 2005. While India is a known player in the software services space, the image of the country has been so far as a low-cost service provider. This is where embedded software development, which requires specialized skill sets, can make the difference. Not surprisingly, companies like Wipro, Sasken, Texas Instruments, L&T, Infosys, Siemens, Honeywell, Motorola, Agilent, Patni etc. are all getting into the race. It is a sector promising a fast-track career, which is only for the brightest and the best.
The global embedded and telecom market today is worth one trillion dollars (Source: Gartner).
The increase in the number of research and development activities related to embedded systems, rise in demand for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and electromobility solutions for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, increase in demand for portable devices such as wearables, and rise in the use of multicore processors in military applications are making embedded systems one of the most sought-after fields in the market.
2020 – 86.5 billion USD 2025 – 116.2 billion USD (Global Embedded systems market growth).
We teach basics and underlying concepts of Embedded Systems in detail, and provide real-time experience to students. This will help each student to not only understand the concept, but also the knowledge of applying concepts in real time situation. Our Embedded Systems & VLSI courses provide complete practical knowledge to students, and makes students ready for placement with Embedded and VLSI industry.
To make the Embedded Systems course full-fledged and complete we have included modules like Object Oriented Concepts with C++, RT-Linux with porting on ARM, 4 mini projects and one major project We cover the Micro controllers in great depth: Intel 8051 and ARM 9 series. In addition, we go for the hardware interfacing in detail. To meet the latest industry requirements, we have included in the course content ARM microcontrollers, Version control tools, and GSM.
Our continuous liaison with Embedded industry has enabled us to know their expectations of each candidate. So, our highly experienced faculties have made sure that our students come out as industry ready professionals.
We have dedicated placement cell to take care of the placements and to make sure that the students are placed at the best possible places. We have ever improved placement record of 630+ campus drives & 2150+ Selects during the year 2021.
The admission into Embedded Systems course is based on our Vector Online Entrance examination. *Working professionals with Relevant Experience are eligible for Direct Admission.
Very-large-scale integration (VLSI) is the process of creating integrated circuits by combining thousands of transistors into a single chip. VLSI began in the 1970s when complex semiconductor and communication technologies were being developed. The microprocessor is a VLSI device. This is the field which involves packing more and more logic devices into smaller and smaller areas. Thanks to VLSI, circuits that would have taken board Fuls of space can now be put into a small space few millimeters across! This has opened up a big opportunity to do things that were not possible before.
Integrated circuits are used in virtually all electronic equipment today and have revolutionized the world of electronics. Computers, mobile phones, Digital Cameras and other digital appliances are now inextricable parts of the structure of modern societies, made possible by the low cost of production of integrated circuits.
India, with capabilities in very large-scale integration (VLSI) design and software development, has potentially captured a larger share of the market by focusing on these markets. It is no wonder that almost all of the top 10 semiconductor vendors have established design centers in India. This has also contributed to the growth of the electronic design automation (EDA) industry in India. Leading Indian IT companies are also setting up product engineering and design services, partnering with global chip majors. Today’s engineers, therefore, have immense opportunities in developing integrated circuits (ICs); field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and systems-on-chips (SoCs), apart from typical software development.
Even the government sector has not lagged behind in terms of involvement with higher technology. Over 80 different types of ASICs have been designed and supplied to customers by DoE. The department has 26 projects on VLSI, involving an outlay of about Rs 160 million, to keep pace with the development. Much more manpower will be required in the future.
BE/B.Tech (ECE, EEE, EIE, CSE, IT); MCA; MSc (CS, Electronics, Instrumentation, Physics with specialization in electronics); M. Tech (Electronics, CS).
The test Syllabus for Embedded Systems course is:
(Only Objective Type Questions)
Special Discounts for Qualified candidates with 70% marks and above in the Final Degree or Gate Score. 50 percentile is to be secured by the candidate to get Qualified in the Entrance Test.
| Admission Test | Final Degree Score | Fee waiver |
| 80% | 60% | 50% |
| 70% to 79.9% | 60% | 25% |
| 50% to 69.9% | 70% / GATE score | 10% |
Candidates in the local areas can directly contact the administrative office for the admissions process. Non local candidates can send a DD in favour of Vector India pvt Ltd, Hyderabad. Fee once paid is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable.
Managing Director: Mr. Viswanatha Raju Dandu with more than a decade of rich industry experience in the Embedded (Product development) & Automation domain. He has the distinction of having worked with best resources and having developed high-end embedded products for Top notch Fortune 500 companies and scientific organizations like: DRDL, Daimler Chrysler, Ford, and many other automobile giants.
Technical Director: Mr P.S. Rao has more than two decades of experience in the IT Industry (Embedded, Web technologies and Aerospace). He worked in DRDL and various foreign organizations as scientist.
He has worked on various technologies and has been involved in the development of high precision products, using cutting edge technologies. He has the distinction of having worked on various defence/ aero-space projects.
Academic Director: Mr. Samir Panda has been in product development and worked on several projects for over 16 years.
Technical Lead: Mr. Shashank has been in our development team and worked on several projects for over 15 years.
All the faculty members at VECTOR Institute are real time professionals who are currently working with major companies and take classes on specific domains of their specialization. It is these people who bring in the industry experience & expertise to the class room.
Placement Assistance is provided only for the long-term courses.
VECTOR has a dedicated & ever improving placement record through 100% genuine placement assistance and lateral placements with operations in Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Noida and Hyderabad. Vector has achieved a remarkable of 630+ MNC’s campus visits in 2021. 15.4 Lakhs Per Annum is the highest package received so far and maintaining an average of 4.5 Lakhs Per Annum.
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for placement assistance.
| Criteria | Minimum Attendance | Minimum Internal score | Mock & Assessment interview |
| Theory | 75% | 40% | Recommendation |
| Lab | 75% | 40% | Recommendation |
| Communication | 75% | 40% | Recommendation |
| Aptitude | 75% | 40% | Not applicable |
The eligibility criteria decided by the participating companies has to be met. Companies look for minimum cut off percentage in final Degree, Internal assessment Tests, Interviews during the course. The overall performance in the Internal Exams, Technical & HR mock interviews are considered as the short-listing criteria for placements.
Some companies also look for strong academic performance throughout career. Candidates having 60% and above in the final degree and clearing the internal assessment tests/ Interviews are the ones eligible for majority companies.
Factors such as rapid adoption of embedded system for smart homes and devices and the increasing demand for IoT based devices present major opportunities of growth for embedded system market. Advancements in multicore processor and surge in demand for ADAS in EV and hybrid vehicles are a few factors driving the market growth of embedded system.
Embedded System Market by Hardware (MPU, MCU, Application-specific Integrated Circuits, DSP, FPGA, and Memories), Software (Middleware, Operating Systems), System Size, Functionality, Application, Region - Global Forecast to 2025.
Automotive industry segment is expected to grow at highest CAGR in coming years. Key factors fuelling the growth of this market include an increase in the number of research and development activities related to embedded systems, rise in demand for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and electromobility solutions for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, increase in demand for portable devices such as wearables, and rise in the use of multicore processors in military applications.
Driver: Surge in the demand for ADAS in EV and hybrid vehicles Embedded systems are playing an important role in the redesigning of the automotive industry. These systems are used in ADAS technology incorporated in the electric and hybrid vehicles. The increase in the demand for electric and hybrid vehicles owing to the growing awareness among masses about the depleting state of environment has led to the growth of the embedded system market. According to the Bloomberg New Energy Finance report, sales of electric vehicles is estimated to reach 41 million by 2020, thereby leading to a rise in the demand for electronic components including embedded hardware and software used in electric vehicles.
Restraint: Vulnerability of embedded systems to cyber threats and security breaches One of the major factors that has hampered the growth of the embedded system market is the security of embedded devices. Embedded devices such as memory contains information which could be critical o military forces, banks, data centres, and healthcare facilities. Thus, it is very critical to protect such devices from cyber threats and security breaches. Irregular security updates, long device lifecycle, remote deployment, and attack replication are some of the factors that make embedded systems vulnerable to cyberattacks. Thus, the vulnerability of embedded systems to cyber threats and security breaches is expected to restrain the growth of the embedded system market.
Opportunity: Advent of 5G and development of 5G based embedded devices The advent of 5G technology is expected to act as a growth opportunity for the embedded system market. According to the GSM Association (GSMA), the 5G market is expected to contribute USD 2.2 trillium to the global economy by 2034, comprising 5.3% of the global GDP growth. As a result, the production of embedded devices based on 5G architecture is expected to increase in the future. Embedded devices used in smart camera surveillance system of vehicles deliver fast response rates owing to the integration of 5G in their architecture. Additionally, 5G technology is expected to help tackle the challenges faced during industrial automation and smart farming as it enables fast image processing. Thus, embedded devices supporting 5G infrastructure is expected to fuel the growth of embedded system market.
Opportunity: Advent of 5G and development of 5G based embedded devices The advent of 5G technology is expected to act as a growth opportunity for the embedded system market. According to the GSM Association (GSMA), the 5G market is expected to contribute USD 2.2 trillium to the global economy by 2034, comprising 5.3% of the global GDP growth. As a result, the production of embedded devices based on 5G architecture is expected to increase in the future. Embedded devices used in smart camera surveillance system of vehicles deliver fast response rates owing to the integration of 5G in their architecture. Additionally, 5G technology is expected to help tackle the challenges faced during industrial automation and smart farming as it enables fast image processing. Thus, embedded devices supporting 5G infrastructure is expected to fuel the growth of embedded system market.
An ATM is an embedded system which utilizes a crowded computer to set up a network between a bank computer and an ATM itself. It also has a microcontroller to bear both input and output operations.
The newest wave of embedded systems is bringing innovation to a wide range of applications, often using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, including IoT security, robotics, medical devices, autonomous vehicles, vision technologies, System-on-Chip solutions, and more.
Students with backlogs can pursue the course, but should have their Back Logs cleared to be eligible for the placements. 8th semester students will be eligible for the placements after the completion of their final degree.
As compared to the current year/ previous year passouts – candidates who passed out 2-3years back will have fewer opportunities in Campus. The older the year of passing the lesser the campus opportunities.
Candidates without 60% in final degree will not be eligible for top R&D centers. They still will have chance with other companies.
No, we do not offer any job guarantee; people must not assume that by enrolling to the course will entitle them for a job. It will require lots of dedicated effort on the part of candidates to clear through the Placement Interviews held by the companies visiting Campus Placements. VECTOR Institute makes sincere efforts to provide each student the right Embedded skill set, with which, each student is sure to be successful in Campus Placement Interviews, and come out with a well-paid job offer.
*There are many institutes/ individuals trying to trap students by mentioning Job Guarantee in their advertisement/ interaction. They use it as a carrot to lure desperate students. People should be aware of falling in such traps.
Yes, at the end of the course the candidates will be provided with Merit/Course completion Certificates provided they have the eligibility in terms of attendance and internal assessments.
Hostels and paying guest accommodations are available in vicinity of the Institute, for both boys & girls.
The cost of these accommodations with food ranges from 3500/- to 6500/- (based on location and facilities). The overall living cost in Hyderabad is cheaper as compared to other metros.
Vector is a single entity following: 1-school 3-campus model
We have common Admission, Placement cell, and Common pool of faculty, Lab work, Tests, Study Materials etc.
Vector India 3 campuses are located at Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai to cater to the local student pool & for their easy access and convenience.
Students should be regular to the classes & exams conducted during the course duration and utmost discipline is expected in the premises.
The Additional efforts required from students during the course duration are:
VLSI deals with design aspects of chip covering digital front-end/ back-end. Whereas Embedded sys deals with utilizing the custom chips, designing supporting circuits, interfacing with peripherals, writing driver software, other required communication & GUI applications to design a complete end user useable product/ device.
The requirements in VLSI are relatively lower as it’s a design field and the criteria are stringent in terms of knowledge, over all academic performance of the candidate. However, the requirements are quite high in Embedded Systems as it is a multi-disciplinary domain and its usage is on the rise in various domains from Medicine to satellite communication and from automobile to mobile phones.
The ratio of number of companies visiting for campus in VLSI: Embedded systems is 1:10.
Only those candidates with strong academic career and very strong electronics branch core concepts must opt for VLSI domain.
Embedded System is the future. Every industry needs some artificial intelligence into it and artificial intelligence can be given by embedded systems only. No electronic product is without embedded systems in the market.
Python, C, and C++ have secured the highest ranks in the list. These languages are useful when it comes to embedded systems. Many lesser-known languages such as Elixir, and Ada are also used for programming embedded devices.
Yes, embedded software engineers are in demand.
Embedded systems encompass many different high-demand areas such as the Internet Of Things (IoT), machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), which are all core fields in embedded systems, according to the top tech 14 skills in demand 2022.
C provides optimized machine instructions for the given input, which increases the performance of the embedded system. Most of the high-level languages rely on libraries, hence they require more memory which is a major challenge in embedded systems.
Embedded Python. Python can be used in embedded, small or minimal hardware devices, depending on how limiting the devices actually are.
By design, C++ lends itself to embedded development because the language sits in between higher-level software and hardware, allowing you to access and control hardware directly without sacrificing the benefits of a high-level language.
There is no doubt that initial packages are not very high but once you obtain experience of 3-4 years, you will get attractive packages. And experienced embedded system developers have extremely high demand in India. So, join embedded systems online training and pave your way to success.
If you want to learn even more about what the embedded development world is all about, you can choose between the Arduino and the Raspberry Pi boards. They are a perfect point to start learning all the basics of how to create an embedded system software and hardware.
With your embedded systems knowledge, you can transform a hardware project into a product that you can manufacture in large quantities to sell out to the market. You Can patent your product creating jobs in embedded systems for yourself and others.
Much like other microcontrollers, the AVR microcontrollers housed in Arduino boards are programmed in a subset of C. A general term for such subsets is “Embedded C” because they apply to programming embedded controllers.
Embedded systems are hard, because in addition to knowing how to program, an embedded systems programmer needs to be comfortable dealing at a low-level with proprietary hardware which is often different from one project to the next.
The Raspberry Pi is not an embedded system. Embedded systems are special built computers that have very specific purposes and often extremely limited amounts of storage and RAM.
We can broadly define an embedded system as a microcontroller-based, software-driven, reliable, real-time control system, designed to perform a specific task. It can be thought of as a computer hardware system having software embedded in it.
Embedded Systems Programming
Both high level and low-level programming languages are using embedded system. Both type of languages has their own advantage and weakness. Mostly, C language use for high level programming. When program is low level then use assembly language.
An embedded system expert must be very good and vast in circuit design, PCB design, embedded programming, code review, debugging and troubleshooting. You must be able to use the best and simplified approach for your hardware design, code and selecting the best components that perfectly fit your design.
Sophisticated or Complex Embedded Systems are designed using multiple 32-bit or 64-bit micro-controller. These systems are developed to perform large scale complex functions. These systems have high hardware and software complexities.
Power supply. For the embedded system the power supply is the key component to provide the power to the embedded system circuit
Core of the embedded system-general purpose and domain specific processors, ASICs, PLDs, COTs; Memory-ROM, RAM, memory according to the type of interface, memory shadowing, memory selection for embedded systems, Sensors, actuators, I/O components: seven segment LED, relay, piezo buzzer, push button switch, other sub.
Inter-Integrated Circuit
So, what exactly is I2C? Inter-Integrated Circuit – that's what I2C stands for. The I2C protocol is used to establish communication between two or more ICs (Integrated Circuits), hence why it's known as Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) communication.
Basically, these two types of architecture i.e., Harvard architecture and Von Neumann architecture are used in embedded systems. Architecture of the Embedded System includes Sensor, Analog to Digital Converter, Memory, Processor, Digital to Analog Converter, and Actuators etc.
The processor is a heart of an embedded system. Processors get the user data as an input, process them and produce an output based on the function. The processor fetches the instruction or program code, decodes the instruction and executes it.
Processes are often called "tasks" in embedded operating systems. The sense of "process" (or task) is "something that takes up time", as opposed to "memory", which is "something that takes up space".
Which of the following is true about Embedded System? C. It must have connected peripherals to connect input and output devices. Explanation: All of the above is true about Embedded System.
Embedded Systems Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹ 1.9 Lakhs to ₹ 18.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 4.4 Lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 215 salaries received from Embedded Systems Engineers.
Here are some essential skills embedded software engineers require or areas where they should have expertise:
An embedded systems engineer understands the entire embedded system. They use this knowledge to integrate the hardware and software in an embedded system. The goal is to ensure the overall system and product work well. With many projects, these engineers also help develop the embedded software.
An embedded software engineer develops software for an embedded system. These engineers have a general idea of the embedded system and its limits. The engineer will ensure the software works with the system.
Embedded systems engineers, however, are intimately familiar with the system’s structure and limitations.
Embedded systems are a crucial part of many products we use every day. The systems will become even more important, and part of many more products, in the future. There are several embedded frameworks and widgets that help developers streamline the development of embedded applications and GUIs in modern devices.
The first modern, real-time embedded computing system was the Apollo Guidance Computer, developed in the 1960s by Dr. Charles Stark Draper at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the Apollo Program.
Programme starts with the basis of python programming and progresses towards imparting in-depth knowledge of python programming required for conducting data analysis in python, evolving into working with data in data analysis in Python.
At the end of this programme, the learner will be able to:
Full stack development program can lead to a number of careers, including full stack developer, front-end engineer, full stack engineer and software engineer.
Full Stack Developers command high salaries across the world as their demand is soaring every year. A Full Stack Developer certification further increases the earning potential of such professionals. The salary of Full Stack Engineers ranges from minimum 5LPA to 40 LPA in India.
A Full Stack Developer is someone who works with the Back End — or server side — of the application as well as the Front End, or client side. Full Stack Developers have to have some skills in a wide variety of coding niches, from databases to graphic design and UI/UX management in order to do their job well.
A front-end developer develops the elements of a product that users interact with while a full stack developer can work cross-functionally on the both the front end and back end - the full “stack” of technology.
A full stack developer develops both the client-side elements and the back-end elements of a website while a back-end developer builds and maintains the technology that powers the back end of a website - the server, application, and database.
A full stack developer salary in India for a fresher is ₹375,000. A full-stack developer with early-level experience of 1-4 years earns a standard of ₹553,006 annually. An employee with mid-level experience of 5-9 years can secure about INR 12-14 lakhs.
Today, a typical automobile on the road has computer controlled electronic systems, and the most commonly used embedded systems in a vehicle include Airbags, anti-lock braking system, black box, adaptive cruise control, drive by wire, satellite radio, telematics, emission control, traction control, automatic parking.
Embedded software in automotive lets Intellias clients consume a scalable data range to get valuable insights into vehicle performance and driver behavior. This way, embedded automotive software development helps to predict maintenance needs and avoid car crashes.
Automotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR) is an open and standardized automotive software architecture, which supports standardization in interfaces between application software and basic vehicular functions and it helps in establishing common ECU software architecture for all the AUTOSAR members.
System and Software Authoring, RTE configuration and ECU Extracting with ISOLAR-A.
Configuration of ECU software / BSW modules with ISOLAR-B.
Behaviormodeling of software components with ASCET.
Software validation on the PC with ISOLAR-EVE.
Reliable ECU basic software with RTA.
AUTOSAR allows the implementation of innovative electronic systems, which can improve safety, environmental friendliness, and overall performance. The standard is set to prepare the industry for upcoming technologies and lower costs without compromising quality.
AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) is an open and standardized automotive software architecture, jointly developed by automobile manufacturers, suppliers, and tool developers. Its main goal is to introduce a standardized layer between application software and the hardware of an electronic control unit (ECU).
Basic Software (AUTOSAR BSW): Basic Software is the standardized software layer, which provides services to the AUTOSAR Software Components and is necessary to run the functional part of the software.
What is CAN Communication Stack in AUTOSAR Architecture? When the target Bus type for an AUTOSAR compliant software is CAN, the ComStack implementation is executed with respect to CAN Bus. Right from the Interface (IF) and State Manager to low-level drivers, each of these modules need to be configured for CAN Bus.
It has to invoke startup and shutdown functions of the software component. It acts as layer of separation between ASW (application software) and BSW (base software). The BSW modules are free to call any API functions or other modules directly. Whereas ASW components can only communicate via ports.
Protocol. CAN is a message-based protocol, designed specifically for automotive applications but now also used in other areas such as industrial automation and medical equipment. CAN is one of five protocols used in the OBD-II vehicle diagnostics standard.
The benefits of Adaptive AUTOSAR More efficient development for all manufacturers. Increased speed of development. Reduced development time for interfaces between vehicle sub-systems. Improved safety through standardization.
The language features of Python are also available in MicroPython. The biggest difference between Python and MicroPython is that MicroPython was designed to work under constrained conditions. MicroPython does not come with the full standard library. It only includes a small subset of the Python standard library.
MicroPython is a tiny open source Python programming language interpretor that runs on small embedded development boards. With MicroPython you can write clean and simple Python code to control hardware instead of having to use complex low-level languages like C or C++ (what Arduino uses for programming).
MicroPython has a cross compiler capable of compiling Python modules to bytecode (see the README in the mpy-cross directory). The resulting bytecode file has a. mpy extension; it may be copied to the filesystem and imported in the usual way.
Programming Languages: Full-stack developers should be competent in more than one programming language, such as Java, Python, PHP, Ruby, C++, etc.
Front End technologies: You should be familiar with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, etc.
