Category:
Linux programming, shell, C, kernel, embedded
During the five days of this training, the participants will learn the fundamentals of embedded Linux programming, starting from the very basics of the technology and terminology, through setting up a development environment and operating system, to the programming itself. This training focuses on ARM, MIPS and PowerPC architectures, and covers the practical topics related to embedded programming, such as most interesting applications, anatomy of a SoC device, crucial peripheral devices and solving common problems. During workshop and exercises, the participants use BeagleBone Black Industrial 4G minimodules (in case of on-demand training, the customer can choose any other minimodule to use).
Duration
5 days
Agenda
- An introduction to embedded Linux solutions
- Preparing cross-compilation environment for MIPS, ARM and PowerPC architecture.
- Manual compilation of the standard library, binutils and gcc
- Automatic compilation
- Bootloader: u-boot
- Kernel configuration
- Device drivers
- Little-endian and big-endian
- Floating-point units and their emulation
- Non-volatile memory (NAND and NOR), MTD devices in Linux
- UBI, UBIfs, squashfs, ext2 and execute-in-place filesystems
- Input/output buses (GPIO, SSC, SPI, I2C, One-Wire, MCI, etc.)
- Memory cards (SD)
- USB host and USB gadget (client)
- Userspace programs
- System architecture, manual component compilation
- UClibc and libc
- Basic programs
- Buildroot, embedded Linux distributions
- Installer packages: ipkg, ports
- Example devices
- Linux on a MIPS router
- Keyboard and LEDs connected via GPIO
- Sound card (ALSA driver)
- Live mp3 compression, applying sound effects
- Open-source speech synthesizer
- Java virtual machine (MIDP + CDC, CLDC)
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Audience and prerequisites
Training participants should be familiar with both C programming fundamentals and working in Linux console (as a casual user, not necessarily as an administrator).
Certificates
Course participants receive completion certificates signed by ALX.
Our locations
- London – UK: Asra House, 1 Long Lane, London SE1 4PG
- any other location (London, UK, EU) on request
Group size
Open training groups are no larger than 8 participants.
Private training can be conducted for groups of any size, according to the Customer's preference. To assure high quality and good learning environment, the group size should not exceed 12.
On-demand training costs and registration
The prices provided in the general tables cover the cost of an open (public) training for one person in London.
In case of on-demand training at Customer's premises, you provide the necessary facilities (room, computers, projector), we send a trainer to conduct the training, and the cost of a session is calculated for the whole group.
The cost does not vary significantly with the number of participants. There is no minimum number of participants. We recommend no more than 10-12 participants, as above this number, the training becomes much less effective.
The cost of an on-demand training consists of:
- the base training cost, plus
- trainer travel and accommodation charges.
The base price of on-demand training varies on case-by-case basis, but it is usually about the price of an open training for 3-5 persons (regardless of your group size).
The typical travel and accommodation charge for the EU/Schengen zone is under 1250 GBP (1500 EUR) for a 5 day session. We do our best to keep it as low as possible in your location.
The payment can be in GBP or EUR whichever you prefer. When we send you a quotation with the exact amount in your currency, that amount will be valid for 3 months, regardless of any changes in the exchange rate.
For more information, or to register a group, please contact us at groups@alx-training.co.uk and tell us:
- the course(s) that you are interested in,
- your location,
- your preferred dates,
- the number of people you wish to train,
And any other questions that you may have.
Customized training
We can also customize the training program of any of our trainings (or create a new one) according to your needs – whether you want to focus on particular solution used in your company, include material concerning a technology we do not usually cover, or create a tailor-made training.
Read more about customized training here or contact us at groups@alx-training.co.uk.
Individual consultation
For individual persons for whom all scheduled open training is inconvenient, we offer individual consultation. Virtually all of our training courses are available as such.
During individual consultations, while it can be a direct equivalent of a group training in terms of subject covered, we can also provide more than that – we can solve problems, help choose appropriate solutions and provide advice on the most effective use of chosen tools.
More information about individual consultations can be found on the separate Consulting page. In case of any question, we encourage you to contact us.
Price
£ 1490
The price includes:
- course materials,
- meals,
- snacks, coffee, tea and soft drinks,
- course completion certificate,
- one-time consultation with the instructor after course completion.
Discounts and allowances
- 7% - a discount for return customers
- applicable for all courses and training
- for any individual who already has participated in any of our courses or training and any employee of a company which previously delegated at least one employee to one of our courses or training
- 5% - for European Youth Card (EURO<26) card holders
- applicable for all courses and training
- 3% - for all students
- applicable for all courses and training
- 3% - allowance for early enrolment (does not apply to short courses)
- applicable for enrolments which occurred at least 30 days before the start of the course
- discounts apply only in case of upfront payment made at least 7 days before the start of the course and only in case of standard application form being sent or standard training contract being signed
- discounts, reductions and promotions cannot be combined
- discounts, reductions and promotions do not apply to:
- closed trainings and training on demand
- group offers
- participants delegated by third parties
