Embedded Design with AMD PetaLinux Tools

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TIME

3 days - 21 hours   

Target objectives and skills

  • 1 - Use open-source embedded Linux components
  • 2 - Use the PetaLinux tool design flow
  • 3 - Configure the Linux environment, the root file system and network components
  • 4 - Create and debug an application
  • 5 - Build the environment and boot the system
  • 6 - Describe the Linux device driver architecture and develop custom hardware and custom drivers

Concerned public

  • Technicians and Engineers in Digital Electronics
  • All our training courses are given at a distance and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
  • People with disabilities may have special training needs. Our partner AGEFIPH accompanies us to implement the necessary adaptations related to your disability. Don't hesitate to to discuss your requirements.agefiph

Prerequisites

  • FPGA Basic knowledge
  • Knowledge/experience with C language and embedded software design

Course content

Objective 1

  • Introduction to Embedded Linux {Lecture}
  • Embedded Linux Components {Lecture, Lab}

Objective 2

  • Driving the PetaLinux Tool {Lecture, Lab}
  • PetaLinux Tool Design Flow {Lecture}
  • PetaLinux Application Development {Lecture, Lab}

Objective 3

  • Customizing the Project {Lecture}

Objective 3

  • Customizing the Root File System {Lecture}
  • Networking and TCP/IP {Lecture, Lab}

Objective 4

  • PetaLinux Application Debugging {Lecture, Lab}
  • Upgrading the Workspace {Lecture}

Objective 5

  • PetaLinux Booting and Packaging {Lecture}
  • Basic Hardware Design Process with the Vivado Design Suite {Lecture, Lab}

Objective 6

  • Linux Device Drivers Overview {Lecture}
  • User Space I/O and Loadable Kernel Modules {Lecture, Lab}
  • Custom Hardware Development {Lecture, Lab}
  • Custom Driver Development {Lecture, Lab}
  • PetaLinux: Advanced Configurations {Lecture}

Teaching methods and support - Assessment and recognition

  • Teaching methods :
    • Alternating lectures, technical questionnaires and exercises on individual machines.
  • Pedagogical follow-up :
    • Signed attendance sheet
  • Pedagogical assessment :
    • Continuous assessment and progress sheet :
      • Technical questionnaire
      • Practical work results
      • Validation of objectives
  • Satisfaction survey :
    • At the end of training: assessment form completed by the trainee
    • At 3 months: evaluation form completed by the trainee after application to the company
  • Certificate :
    • Training certificate with assessment of learning provided to trainee
    • Certificate of completion provided to employer

Teaching Methods

  • Inter-company online training :
    • Fast Internet connection, webcam, headset
    • Presentation by Webex by Cisco Webex de Cisco
    • Provision of course material in PDF format
    • Labs on individual Cloud PC by RealVNC REALVNC
  • Intra-company face-to-face training on customer site : (details to be confirmed prior to training)
    • Suggested supply by the customer :
      • Training room
      • Video projector
      • Whiteboard
      • Individual PC with AMD tools
    • Provided by MVD Training :
      • Course material in PDF format
      • Practical work on individual PCs (loan of equipment available on request)

Recommended computer hardware

  • Inter-company online training :
    • Recent computer OS Linux or Windows 64-bits
    • Fast Internet, webcam, headset
    • Software tool WebEx Cisco
    • AMD remote tools :
    • AMD local tools :
      • Software tool AMD Vitis and PetaLinux 2022.2
  • Face-to-face training on customer site :
    • Recent computer OS Linux or Windows 64-bits
    • Software tool AMD Vitis and PetaLinux 2022.2

Teaching staff

  • William Duluc, Electronics and Telecoms Engineer, AMD Expert since 2009 and AMD Trainer since 2017 :
    • Expert AMD FPGA - Language VHDL/Verilog - RTL Design
    • Expert AMD SoC & MPSoC - Language C/C++ - System Design
    • Expert DSP & AMD RFSoC – HLS - Matlab - Design DSP RF
    • Expert AMD Versal – AI Engines – Heteregenous System Architect

Certified Partner

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Notes

  • Release date: 15/11/2024