Career In Embedded Technology

Career In Embedded Technology
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Embedded Technology
Many software professionals are now going for a career in embedded systems, the latest wave in technology. The communications industry is at an all-time high with embedded technology playing a crucial role in its advancement.
Professionals trained in embedded systems technologies happen to be a rare commodity in the recruitment market place. The demand for embedded systems engineers for product development and application will continue to grow in the years to come.
Embedded technology is a combination of computer hardware, software and additional mechanisms, an embedded device is one in which the software is hidden in the hardware on which it runs. Embedded systems are designed to perform a specific function within a given time frame.
Embedded devices are found inside (besides PCs or workstations) in anything electronic that seems intelligent such as handheld devices like personal digital assistants (PDAs, toys, automobiles, mobile phones, microwave ovens, music systems, digital cameras, access cards, TVs, MP3 players, ATMs, traffic signals and numerous other gadgets that we come across in our every day life.
Some other interesting scenarios in which embedded systems can be used are; Heating and lighting systems, which sense their surroundings and help minimize power consumption; Embedded software allows your washing machine to choose speed according to the type of cloth, gives thinking power to the microwave, acts like a music conductor in the car engine and pushes rocket launches into space.
Embedded systems are similar to memory chips with applications pre-loaded onto them. Once programmed, the software cannot be changed and this is what makes it different from Personal Computer. There is a lack of technical talent is this highly evolving and developing area.
Eligibility:A candidate with a BE, diploma in electronics, MCAs, BCAs and B.Sc (Physics) are ideally suited for a career in embedded technology. While certifications and degrees are available in foreign universities, there are very few high-end training providers offering courses focused on embedded software in India.
Diploma in Embedded Systems Design
Realizing the growth of embedded systems in day-to-day life and the need for trained manpower in this promising area, C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) has launched a Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (DESD). Established in March 1988, C-DAC is a Scientific Society of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. DESD is a five-month full-time course consisting of six modules, an industry relevant project and a seminar. Daily sessions comprise two hours of lecture followed by four hours of lab work.
Candidates with engineering degree in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering / Information Technology or M.Sc Electronics / Instrumentation with first class in the final degree are eligible.