Embedded Linux Development Using Yocto

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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 customizing it for AMD SoCs using Yocto design flow
  • Mapping developer personas in the AMD Embedded Development Framework (EDF) to workflow roles
  • Leveraging the Software Hardware Exchange Loop (SHEL) tools (SDTGen, Lopper, and gen-machine-conf) for Yocto machine configuration

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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1-Day Instructor-led CoursePrice USDTraining Credits
Hosted Online - $600/day$6006
In-Person Registration - $600/day$6006
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Printed Course Book (A PDF book is included in the course fee)$2002

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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, which are used for building and customizing Linux distributions on AMD SoCs
  • Identify the role of board support packages (BSPs) and package groups in the Yocto Project, and how to create and customize them for AMD SoCs
  • Boot an evaluation board using Yocto Native BSPs
  • Describe the developer personas within the AMD EDF and their roles across the embedded development workflow
  • Describe the SHEL flow and its key tools, which help in generating Yocto machine configuration files using base hardware
    design artifacts

Course Outline

Day 1
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 these components affect the building and 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}

Yocto Build Flow for AMD SoCs
Discusses how to configure the Yocto build system for creating 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}

Using the Embedded Development Framework (EDF)
Discusses the AMD Embedded Development Framework (EDF) and its role in accelerating platform-level development. Also explains the developer personas within the EDF. {Lecture}

Introduction to Software Hardware Exchange Loop (SHEL) Flow
Outlines the Software Hardware Exchange Loop (SHEL) Flow as part of the EDF and reviews the key tools used in the flow such as SDTGen, Lopper, and gen-machine-conf. {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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