Embedded Linux Development Using Yocto

COURSE CODE: EMBD-YOCTO

This course provides embedded systems developers experience with creating an embedded Linux® system targeting AMD SoCs using the Yocto Project®.

The course provides experience with:

Using open-source embedded Linux components
Configuring the Linux environment and network components
Utilizing a cross-reference guide for transitioning from PetaLinux to Yocto
Generating Yocto machine configuration files using base hardware design artifacts
Building Linux images using the Yocto design flow
Booting the system using the Arm® processors available in AMD SoCs
Reviewing BSPs and package groups and their functionality in the Yocto design flow

The primary focus is on embedded Linux development in conjunction with the AMD tool flow.

This course focuses on the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and Versal adaptive SoC architectures.

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2-Day Instructor-led Course	Price USD	Training Credits
Hosted Online - $600/day	$1200	12
In-Person Public Registration - $600/day	$1200	12
Private Training	Learn More	Learn More
Coaching	Learn More	Learn More
Printed Course Book (A PDF book is included in the course fee)	$200	2

Scheduled Classes

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Training Duration:

2 Days

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– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 1

Elie was an exceptional instructor

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– Student from Designing with Verilog

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– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 1

My instructor was very capable

My instructor was very capable of answering any of my questions even when they were an extension of the material being presented. If he wasn’t sure of an answer, he made sure to verify his thoughts before answering my question

– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 1

Thanks for a great class!

I have attended a bunch of training courses over the years. This one was definitely one of the best I have attended. Erich did a great job, and the material is very well done. Thanks for a great class!

– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 1

Knowledgeable instructor

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– Student from Designing with VHDL

Can quickly and concisely answer technical questions

I really like the expertise of the presenters and that they can quickly and concisely answer technical questions, Tom did great!

– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 3

I had a wonderful instructor

I had a wonderful instructor. His pacing throughout the course was good and made sure to allow for student questions and have conversations about related topics and experiences. I think the atmosphere was great for everyone to both learn and to share experiences, tips, and tricks about using the tool and the features discussed throughout the course.

– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 3

A lot of insights beyond the course

Glenn was a great instructor and provided us with a lot of insights beyond the course material

– Student from Embedded Design with PetaLinux Tools

College course fit into 3 days

The instructor certainly knew the material and could explain the concepts as well as answer questions. Even the instructor said that this is a college course fit into 3 days.

– Student from Designing with VDHL

They had answers for just about every question

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– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 2

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– Student from Designing with VHDL

My instructor took time

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– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 3

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– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 1

All in all a great experience

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– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 2

I would endorse him to teach a friend

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– Student from Designing with Verilog

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– Student from Designing with VHDL

Labs were great

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– Student from Designing with Versal AI Engine 1: Architecture and Design Flow

Impressed with the effort

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I hope I didn’t annoy him with too many questions.

– Student from Designing with Versal AI Engine 3: Kernel Programming and Optimization

Erich was engaging

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– Student from Vivado Boot Camp for the FPGA User Phase 1

I have a great grasp of HLS and how to use Vitis effectively

I really enjoyed this class and feel like I have a great grasp of HLS and how to use Vitis effectively. Cole was a great instructor, and I
would easily take another class with him. Thank you very much for running this class!

– Student from High-Level Synthesis with the Vitis HLS Tool

The instructor was excellent

The instructor for this class, Glenn, was excellent. He presented the material with great examples and encouraged students to ask questions at any point in the course. Whenever there was a question he could not answer, he mentioned that he would bring it to his colleagues for answers, and after we came back from lunch, he had the answer.

– Student from Embedded Design with PetaLinux Tools

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Who should attend:

Professionals who design and develop embedded systems and need to customize Linux for AMD SoC solutions.

Software Tools

Yocto project

Hardware

Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC ZCU104 board
Versal™ AI Edge Series VEK280 board

Skills Gained

After completing this comprehensive training, you will have the necessary skills to:

Describe embedded Linux systems and their applications in AMD SoCs
Describe the Yocto Project and its significance in building custom Linux distributions for embedded systems
Explore the main components of the Yocto Project and their roles in the build process
Utilize a cross-reference guide for transitioning from PetaLinux commands to Yocto commands
Generate Yocto machine configuration files using base hardware design artifacts

Course Outline

Day 1	Day 2
Introduction to Embedded Linux Introduces embedded Linux, including a brief architectural overview, as well as some of the reasons for its rising popularity as an embedded OS. Also introduces the concept of toolchains and cross-compilation. {Lecture} Introduction to the Yocto Project Introduces the Yocto Project and its significance in building custom Linux distributions for embedded systems. {Lecture} Yocto Components Describes the various components required for building a Linux image in Yocto and how the components affect the building an booting of the image. {Lecture} PetaLinux to Yocto: Command Cross-Reference Provides a cross-reference guide for transitioning from PetaLinux commands to Yocto commands. {Lecture} Build System Configuration Discusses how to configure the Yocto build system for creating custom Linux distributions. {Lecture, Lab}	PCIe Block Customization Illustrates customizing the PL PCIe block. You will learn how to utilize the various configuration options. {Lecture, Lab} PCIe Block Test Bench and Simulation Discusses PCIe block simulation. You will learn how to utilize the generated example design to verify the functionality of the PL PCIe solution. {Lecture, Lab} Yocto: Build Workflow Reviews the process of building Linux images using the Yocto Project for AMD SoCs. {Lecture, Lab} Introduction to Layers and Recipes Introduces the concept of recipes in Yocto and how they are used to manage software components. {Lecture} BSPs and Package Groups in Yocto Describes the role of board support packages (BSPs) in the Yocto Project, including how to create and customize them for AMD SoCs. Also explores the concept of package groups and how AMD-specific package groups can be utilized and customized. {Lecture, Lab}

Day 1

Day 2

Introduction to Embedded Linux
Introduces embedded Linux, including a brief architectural overview, as well as some of the reasons for its rising popularity as an embedded OS. Also introduces the concept of toolchains and cross-compilation. {Lecture}

Introduction to the Yocto Project
Introduces the Yocto Project and its significance in building custom Linux distributions for embedded systems. {Lecture}

Yocto Components
Describes the various components required for building a Linux image in Yocto and how the components affect the building an booting of the image. {Lecture}

PetaLinux to Yocto: Command Cross-Reference
Provides a cross-reference guide for transitioning from PetaLinux commands to Yocto commands. {Lecture}

Build System Configuration
Discusses how to configure the Yocto build system for creating custom Linux distributions. {Lecture, Lab}

PCIe Block Customization
Illustrates customizing the PL PCIe block. You will learn how to utilize the various configuration options. {Lecture, Lab}

PCIe Block Test Bench and Simulation
Discusses PCIe block simulation. You will learn how to utilize the generated example design to verify the functionality of the PL PCIe solution. {Lecture, Lab}

Yocto: Build Workflow
Reviews the process of building Linux images using the Yocto Project for AMD SoCs. {Lecture, Lab}

Introduction to Layers and Recipes
Introduces the concept of recipes in Yocto and how they are used to manage software components. {Lecture}

BSPs and Package Groups in Yocto
Describes the role of board support packages (BSPs) in the Yocto Project, including how to create and customize them for AMD SoCs. Also explores the concept of package groups and how
AMD-specific package groups can be utilized and customized. {Lecture, Lab}

Please note: The instructor may change the content order to provide a better learning experience.

Prerequisites:

Familiarity with the Linux command line and basic Linux commands
Basic understanding of embedded systems and their components
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Familiarity with AMD SoCs and evaluation boards is a plus

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Updated 03-12-2025

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