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Internet of Things (IoT)

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Build connected networks of physical devices. Learn embedded wireless networking, cloud telemetry, edge nodes, and security.

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Phase 1: IoT Edge Hardware & Core Architecture

IoT MCU & SoC Hardware Platforms

Select connected System-on-Chips and microcontrollers with integrated radio transceivers.

Ultra-Low Power & Battery Sizing

Analyze battery capacities, chemistry curves, and configure hardware sleep profiles.

Embedded Linux on Edge Gateways

Master single-board computers, custom Linux builds, shell scripting, and hardware gateway drivers.

Phase 2: Networks & Telemetry

Short-Range & Long-Range Wireless Networking

Establish wireless links using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and LPWAN protocols.

Data Telemetry & Lightweight Protocols

Coordinate low-bandwidth, event-driven communications using publish/subscribe, UDP endpoints, and data routing.

Phase 3: Cloud & Databases (IoT Application Stack)

Hyperscale Cloud Core Platforms

Securely link remote nodes to hyperscale cloud providers using X.509 certificate handshakes.

IoT Databases & Telemetry Analytics

Store massive arrays of time-stamped telemetry data in optimized time-series, SQL, and NoSQL databases.

Phase 4: Full-Stack App Integration (IoT Application Stack)

IoT API Backends & Dashboards

Build high-throughput REST/WebSocket APIs and responsive dashboards using modern web stacks.

IoT Mobile Applications

Develop mobile apps to control smart home devices, display notifications, and configure local hardware.

Phase 5: Firmware Lifecycle, OTA & Security

OTA Secure Firmware Updates

Deploy software patches wirelessly over the air with rollback safeguards.

TLS/DTLS & Secure Elements

Secure connected communication interfaces and shield hardware with cryptographic modules.