Embedded Linux Development with ARM

Program Overview

Target Audience

→ Aspiring engineers with 0 to 1 years of relevant experience interested in embedded systems.
→ Graduates in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and related fields looking to specialize in embedded Linux.
→ Hobbyists and enthusiasts aiming to gain formal training in embedded Linux development.

Duration

→ 20 sessions, each lasting 1 hour.

→ Every Session follows-up with an assignment.
→ The course will culminate in a project leveraging embedded Linux on ARM for a real-world application.

Learning Objective

Participants will:

→ Understand ARM embedded processors' architecture and its significance in the embedded world.
→ Gain foundational knowledge in embedded Linux.
→ Learn to build a cross-compiling toolchain and understand C libraries' role in embedded systems.
→ Master bootloader functionalities with a focus on U-boot.
→ Configure, cross-compile, and boot a Linux kernel on ARM devices.
→ Create a simple, BusyBox-based root filesystem from scratch.
→ Acquire skills in cross-compiling libraries and applications for embedded systems.
→ Understand and apply Buildroot in the embedded Linux development process.

Prerequisites

→ Basic understanding of Linux command line.
→ Introductory knowledge of C programming.
→ Familiarity with basic concepts of computer architecture and operating systems.

→ The candidate must have completed following modules

→Linux System Administration. click...
→C Programming and Data Structures on Linux. click...

→Shell Scripting using Bash. click...

Course Curriculum

→ ARM Embedded Processors Architecture

→ Overview of ARM architecture and its ecosystem in embedded systems.

→ Programmers Model

→ Memory and System Architecture

→ Virtual Memory System Architecture

→ Introduction to Debug Architecture

 

→ Introduction to Embedded Linux

→ Understanding the Linux kernel in the context of embedded systems.

→ Embedded Linux Architecture

→ Host-target Setups and Debug Setups

 

→ Cross-compiling Toolchain and C Libraries

→ Introduction to Cross-Compilation

→ Building a cross-compiling toolchain for ARM.

→ Introduction to C libraries in embedded development.

→ Integrating C Libraries with the Toolchain
→ Hands-On Lab: Building and Testing a Cross-Compiled Application

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→ Bootloaders with a Focus on U-boot

→ Overview of Bootloaders in Embedded Systems
→ Configuring and Building U-boot
→ Deploying and Customizing U-boot
→ Hands-On Lab: U-boot in Action

→ Configuring and using U-boot for embedded devices.

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→ Linux Kernel for ARM Devices

→ Understanding the Linux Kernel Architecture for ARM
→ Setup, Configuring the Kernel for ARM Targets
→ Cross-Compiling the Linux Kernel
→ Booting the Linux Kernel on ARM Devices
→ Hands-On Lab: From Kernel Configuration to Booting

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→ Creating a BusyBox-based Root Filesystem

→ Introduction to BusyBox and Root Filesystems
→ Configuring BusyBox for Embedded Use
→ Compiling and Installing BusyBox
→ Creating a Minimal Root Filesystem
→ Hands-On Lab: Building and Booting with a BusyBox-based Root Filesystem

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→ Cross-compiling Libraries and Applications

→ Introduction to Cross-Compilation Environment
→ Setting Up a Cross-Compiling Toolchain
→ Cross-Compiling Libraries for ARM Devices
→ Cross-Compiling Applications for Embedded Linux
→ Hands-On Lab: Cross-Compiling and Deploying an Application

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→ Utilizing Buildroot for Embedded Development

→ Introduction to Buildroot
→ Configuring Buildroot for Your Project
→ Building a Custom Linux System with Buildroot
→ Customizing and Adding Packages to Buildroot
→ Hands-On Lab: Creating an Embedded Linux System with Buildroot

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→ Project Workshop

→ Planning and initiating a project that applies course concepts to solve a real-world problem.

 

→ Continued Learning, Labs, and Project Completion

→ Deep dives into each topic with practical labs and assignments.
→ Progressive development of the course project, leading to a final presentation.

Course Wrap-Up

→ Review of key concepts and skills acquired.
→ Final project presentation and feedback.
→ Guidance on continuing education and next steps in embedded Linux and ARM development.

Course Delivery

→ Online: Custom LMS for theoretical lessons and recorded materials.
→ In-person: Hands-on labs and real-time debugging in a classroom setting.
→ Hybrid: Online theory sessions supplemented by in-person or virtual labs.

Training Methodology

→ Lectures: Comprehensive slides and notes on both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
→ Hands-On Labs: Lab exercises and projects to provide hands-on experience in embedded Linux development.
→ Reading Assignments: Curated resources for deeper understanding.
→ Videos: Tutorials demonstrating key concepts and techniques in embedded Linux development.

Deliverables

Upon completion, trainees will be able to:

→ Understand and apply the principles of ARM architecture and embedded Linux.
→ Configure, compile, and boot an embedded Linux system on ARM hardware.
→ Develop and debug applications for embedded Linux environments.
→ Complete a project that demonstrates their ability to integrate knowledge and skills in creating an embedded Linux solution on ARM platforms.

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