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Internship on  Embedded Linux Application Development with APSCHE and PHYTEC

Learn to work with Linux on embedded platforms, build custom applications, and explore tools and techniques for real-world implementation.

Duration: 240 Hours

Course Structure:

  • 8 Weeks: Hands-on Training

  • 6 Weeks: Project Development

  • 2 Weeks: Interview Preparation and Personality Development

Detailed Course Content

Week 1-8: Hands-on Training Week 1: Introduction to Embedded Linux and RB-A5D2x MPU • Overview of Embedded Systems • Introduction to RB-A5D2x Microprocessor Unit (MPU) • Setting up the Development Environment (toolchains, SDKs, and debuggers) • Understanding Bootloaders (U-Boot) • Introduction to Yocto Project and Buildroot for Linux Image Customization Week 2: Linux Kernel Basics • Overview of the Linux Kernel • Kernel Configuration and Compilation for RB-A5D2x MPU • Booting Custom Linux Kernel on RB-A5D2x MPU • Device Tree Basics and Configuration Week 3: Embedded Linux Filesystem • Understanding Filesystem Layout in Embedded Linux • Building Custom Filesystems (BusyBox, Initramfs) • Flashing Filesystems to RB-A5D2x MPU • Troubleshooting Boot Failures Week 4: Hardware Interface Programming • GPIO Programming on RB-A5D2x MPU • Interfacing with I2C, SPI, and UART peripherals • Writing User-Space Applications for Peripheral Communication • Debugging Hardware Interfaces Week 5: Real-Time Applications in Embedded Linux • Real-Time Linux Concepts • Configuring and Testing PREEMPT-RT Patches • Developing Real-Time Applications for RB-A5D2x MPU • Use Cases of Real-Time Systems Week 6: Networking and Connectivity • Networking Basics in Linux • Configuring Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth on RB-A5D2x MPU • Socket Programming and Data Transmission • IoT Protocols (MQTT, CoAP) Implementation Week 7: Advanced Linux Programming • Writing and Deploying Linux Device Drivers • Dynamic Modules (Loadable Kernel Modules) • Memory Management and Optimization Techniques • Understanding Power Management in Embedded Systems Week 8: Debugging and Optimization • Using GDB for Debugging Applications • Profiling Tools (perf, gprof, Valgrind) • Power and Performance Optimization Techniques • Final Review of Hands-On Training

Week 9-14: Project Development • Week 9: Project Ideation and Requirement Analysis • Brainstorming and finalizing project ideas • Creating a detailed project plan and timeline • Setting up the development environment • Week 10: System Design and Development • Hardware and Software Architecture Design • Writing Initial Code for Core Functionality • Testing Individual Components • Week 11: Middleware and Application Development • Developing Middleware for Hardware Abstraction • Writing User Applications for End-User Interaction • Integrating Middleware and Applications • Week 12: Debugging and Refinement • Debugging Hardware-Software Integration Issues • Refining and Optimizing Code for Performance • Week 13: Testing and Documentation • Writing and Running Test Cases for Functional and Performance Testing • Preparing Detailed Project Documentation • Week 14: Final Project Demonstration • Final Integration of All Modules • Preparing and Delivering a Presentation on the Project • Peer Review and Feedback

Week 15: Interview Preparation and Personality Development Week 15: Interview Preparation • Commonly Asked Questions in Embedded Linux Interviews • Problem-Solving Techniques for Embedded Challenges • Mock Technical Interviews Personality Development • Communication and Presentation Skills • Resume Building and Portfolio Preparation • Leadership and Team Collaboration Skills

Outcome By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Be proficient in developing Embedded Linux applications for the RB-A5D2x MPU. 2. Have a completed and well-documented project to showcase in interviews. 3. Be prepared for technical interviews and possess improved interpersonal skills.

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