Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001681659
Duration: 21 hours (3 days)

Course Overview

Linux Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Drivers provides a comprehensive introduction to Linux I2C driver development. Participants will learn how to develop and integrate I2C drivers into the Linux kernel, focusing on driver registration, communication, and interfacing with I2C devices.

The course covers the I2C protocol, Linux I2C subsystem, I2C driver model, client drivers, adapter and controller drivers, Device Tree configuration, debugging, testing, and optimization. Hands-on labs and real-world examples help participants gain practical experience in writing and debugging I2C drivers in embedded Linux environments.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and working principles of the I2C protocol
• Write and integrate I2C drivers into the Linux kernel
• Use the Linux I2C subsystem APIs for communication between devices
• Debug and troubleshoot common issues related to I2C drivers
• Implement best practices for I2C driver development in Linux

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Basic understanding of C programming
• Familiarity with Linux kernel internals
• Prior experience with embedded systems and device driver development is recommended
• Knowledge of the Linux command line and scripting

Lab Setup

• Ubuntu/Debian-based Linux distribution installed on physical machines or virtual environments
• Linux kernel source code, latest stable version
• Cross-compilation toolchain, if working with embedded hardware
• I2C device, such as temperature sensor or EEPROM
• I2C controller hardware for hands-on labs
• Debugging tools such as GDB and dmesg for kernel logs

Teaching Methodology

• Lectures: Instructor-led presentations explaining key concepts and I2C subsystem components
• Hands-on Labs: Practical sessions where participants will implement and test I2C drivers on Linux
• Case Studies: Real-world examples of I2C driver implementations in various embedded devices
• Assessments: Quizzes and practical assessments to reinforce learning

Target Audience

• Embedded Systems Engineers
• Linux Kernel Developers
• Device Driver Engineers
• System Architects

Target Industry

• Consumer Electronics
• Automotive
• Industrial Automation
• IoT Device Manufacturing