Linux Driver Development
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Syllabus
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Course Overview
- This course covers the various features of the Linux kernel and the process of implementing these features on embedded targets like BeagleBone Black.
- During the coursework, the learners are exposed to:
- Various steps involved in writing, compilation, and installation of the Linux kernel module using Ubuntu OS.
- Embedded Linux for BeagleBone Black.
- Process of interfacing sensors to the BeagleBone Black.
- Different subsystems of the kernel, such as I2C, GPIO, and interrupt handling.
- They are also exposed to the modern trends and standard practices being followed in the industry right now.
- After completing this program, the students will be able to pursue a career in semiconductor manufacturing companies, automotive companies, and companies that manufacture consumer appliances.
Course Syllabus
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Week 01 - Introduction
- Introduction to Linux
- Getting the Kernel Source
- Kernel Configuration
- Kernel Building
- Kernel Installation
- Kernel Upgradation
Week 02 - Linux Kernel Module
- Application Vs Kernel Module
- Hello World Module
- Compilation - In-tree and out-tree
- KConfig Framework
- Loading and Unloading Module
- Module Parameters
Week 03 - Character Driver
- Major and Minor Numbers
- Data Structures
- Char Driver Registration
- File Operations - Open, Release, Read, and Write
- Testing with User Space Application
Week 04 - Debugging Techniques
- Debug by Printing
- Debug by Querying
- Debug by Watching
- System Faults
Week 05 - Concurrency and Race Condition
- Concurrency
- Semaphores and Mutex
- Completions
- Spinlocks
- Alternatives to Locking
Week 06 - Advanced Character Driver
- Ioctl
- Blocking I/O
- Poll
- Asynchronous Notification
- Seeking a Device
- Access Control on Device File
Week 07 - Timers and Memories
- Jiffies
- Software Timer
- Workqueues
- Tasklets
- Memories
- Kmalloc and kzalloc
- devm_kzalloc
Week 08 - BeagleBone Bringup
- Cross Compiler
- Buildroot Setup
- Uboot - Environmental Variables
- Parameter Passing to Kernel
- SD Card and Nand Flash Booting
Week 09 - Platform Devices - I2C Interfacing
- Platform Devices and Drivers
- Device Tree
- I2C Client Drivers
- Misc Subsystem
- Interfacing with MPU6050 Sensor
Week 10 - Interrupt Handler
- Communicating with Hardware
- Using I/O Ports
- Using I/O Memory
- Writing the BBB UART Driver
- Interrupt Handlers
- Top and Bottom Halves
- Writing the BBB UART Interrupt Handler
Week 11 - Sysfs and GPIO Interfacing
- Device Model - Kobjects and Ksets
- Sysfs - Creation and different attributes
- GPIO Subsystem
- Legacy Integer-based
- Descriptor based on Device Tree
- GPIO and Sysfs
- Example Code – Led Interfacing to BBB
Week 12 - BeagleBone Network Application
- Network Application
- HTTP Server
- Database - Mysql
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Industry Projects
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.
Develop a Full-Featured Character Driver as a Loaded Module
In this project, the students will be developing a full-featured character driver as a loaded module. The module should be added to the kernel configuration Kconfig build system with the tristate option.
Design and Development of a Web-based Temperature Control System using BeagleBone Black
In this project, the learners will design and develop a web-based temperature control system using the BeagleBone Black. The students will submit a complete, deployable embedded IoT system capable of remote temperature monitoring.
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Areas of expertise
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