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Embedded Open-Source Linux Development

This intermediate-level, two-day course provides embedded systems developers with experience in creating an embedded open-source Linux operating system on a Xilinx development board. The course offers students hands-on experience from building the environment to booting the system using a basic, single-processor System on Chip (SoC) design with Linux 2.6 from the Xilinx kernel tree.

This course introduces embedded Linux components, use of open-source components, environment configurations, network components, and debugging/profiling options for embedded Linux platforms. The primary focus is on embedded Linux development in conjunction with the Xilinx tool flow.

Level
Intermediate

Duration
2 Days

Who Should Attend
Embedded software developers interested in customizing an open-source Linux kernel for a Xilinx embedded processor system

Software Tools

ISE� Foundation� design tools 10.1 (v9.1i also included)

Embedded Development Kit 10.1

Skills Gained
After completing this comprehensive training, you will be able to:

Build a Linux development environment from pretested tool components

Identify the basic concepts of an embedded Linux operating system

Configure a Xilinx FPGA for a Linux operating system

Determine scheduling requirements for an embedded Linux operating system and apply them to the FPGA configuration

Analyze system requirements for interprocess communication and configure the FPGA

Determine system requirements for memory management

Develop and add Linux device drivers to the system

Course Outline
Day 1

Course Agenda and Introduction

Building the Environment

Lab 1: Building the Environment

Basic Linux System

Lab 2: Basic Linux System

Day 2

Booting and Debugging

Lab 3: Boot Loader

Peripherals and Drivers

Lab 4: Peripherals and Drivers

Embedded Linux Memory Manager

Processes, Scheduling, and Timing

Labs

Lab 1: Building the Environment � On a virtual machine environment, download and build a Linux development system that integrates Xilinx tools and open-source components. Includes the use of build scripts.

Lab 2: Basic Linux System � Configure the kernel; build the kernel without a root file system; download and start the kernel with xmd; try basic debugging techniques; build a minimal rootfs, rebuild Linux with a minimal rootfs; and boot Linux and login.

Lab 3: Boot Loader � Analyze the starting point of the kernel; analyze the boot messages; add the first-stage boot loader; add U-Boot, boot Linux with U-Boot; and boot Linux with an NFS rootfs.

Lab 4: Peripherals and Drivers � Program a Hello World kernel module; compile external kernel modules; and create a simple gpio driver.

Prerequisites

Experience in C or C++ programming
Basic understanding of VHDL or Verilog design
Basic microprocessor design experience and understanding of MicroBlaze� or PowerPC� processor architecture
Knowledge of operating system architecture
Experience using a Linux command-line shell for common file operations

Scheduled Sessions

Parsippany,NJ - TBD	7/2/2009 through 7/3/2009
Columbia,MD - Genesis Mid Atlantic	7/9/2009 through 7/10/2009
Rochester,NY - Avnet	9/10/2009 through 9/11/2009
Plymouth Meeting,PA - SpringHill Suites	9/17/2009 through 9/18/2009

Education Investment Options

Course & Basic Follow-on Coaching	$1,600	REGISTER
Course & Comprehensive Follow-on Coaching	$2,200	REGISTER
Course Only	$1,400	REGISTER
Course Only	14 Training Credits	REGISTER
Basic Coaching ala Carte	Not currently offered	REGISTER
S3 Board & 1 hour support	$450	REGISTER
V4 Board & 1 hour support	$800	REGISTER
V5 Board & 1 hour support	$1,900	REGISTER

Basic follow-on coaching includes 2 hours (max 4 calls)

Comprehensive follow-on coaching includes 8 hours (max 12 calls)