Embedded Linux Driver Development | Online
Today, semiconductors are used in almost every device. The multitude of applications in connectivity and multimedia applications in more and more complex devices makes the development of custom device drivers with the Linux kernel a severe task.
This course sets the stage for shortened development time by equipping participants with the knowledge to design their own device driver using all major kernel interfaces and structural elements. Through hands-on learning with more than 50 % practical exercises, participants gain confidence in using the kernel components needed for a particular project, as well as a solid understanding of the overall framework. The main focus of this course is the character drivers, platform drivers, and the sysfs interface. Additionally, the fundamentals of the Linux DMA API are discussed.
The workshop is designed for engineers to gain the knowledge and skills about the components of the Linux kernel using such for successful device driver development.
Due to accompanying exercises, the course offers in-depth and practice-oriented training. Attendees of the online live training will perform the practical exercises in real time with instructor assistance.
Course language: English

Contact
Michael Schwarz l Head of Training
+49 7664 91313-15
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Applicable technologies
Processor based embeddedLinux systems like AMD Zynq™ and others
Requirements
Knowledge of working with the Linux-Shell, use Makefiles, create and change C-programs.Basic knowledge of processor and FPGA hardware.
Duration
3 daysFee (net per person)
€ 2,100Inclusive
Training materialAgenda
01
Linux basics for driver development
Layers of a Linux system
Virtual, logical and physical addressing
Minimal kernel module
02
Character drivers
Device numbers, files and numbers structure
Dynamic memory allocation
03
Platform drivers
Device tree
I/O hardware access and managing
clocks
Interrupts
04
Timing and working
Linux timing mechanisms and delay
Kernel threads, softirqs, tasklets and work queues
Jiffies, high resolution timers
05
Synchronisation
Mutex and semaphores, Mutexes
Spinlocks, Atomics, Completions and wait queues
06
Controlling a driver
Ioctl, sysfs
Sysfs with binary attributes
Dates
Embedded Linux Driver Development | Online
OL
Online
all year on request
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AMD Authorized Training Providers (ATPs) are expert instructors specializing in all aspects of FPGA and embedded design from software to systems and beyond. Courses offered leverage training materials specifically developed by AMD engineers and enhanced further via the specialized knowledge and expertise of AMD ATP instructors.
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