Embedded C Fundamentals for Firmware Engineering: A Practical Guide to Low Level Programming Techniques for Microcontrollers and IoT Applications

By Nora Tech

Embedded C Fundamentals for Firmware Engineering is a practical, hands-on guide for anyone who wants to confidently write low-level software for microcontrollers and embedded systems. Designed for students, hobbyists, and early-career engineers, this book focuses on the real skills needed to move from basic C knowledge to effective firmware development.

Rather than relying on theory alone, the book explains how C works at the hardware level-helping you understand memory behavior, pointers, bitwise operations, and data representation as they are used in embedded environments. You will learn how firmware interacts directly with registers, peripherals, and system resources, with clear explanations that prioritize clarity and correctness.

Key topics include GPIO control, timers, interrupts, peripheral interfacing, and writing efficient code for systems with limited memory and processing power. Best practices for code structure, debugging, and performance optimization are introduced using realistic examples that reflect professional embedded workflows.

The book also provides a foundational understanding of how firmware supports modern IoT and connected devices, giving you the context needed to build reliable and maintainable embedded software.

If you want a clear, practical path into firmware engineering using C, this guide provides the essential foundation to get started with confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G6WBDQW3
• ISBN13: 9798278634829
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"