Linux Device Driver Training - Piest Systems - Embedded Systems Training Institute

Course Overview

The Linux Device Driver Development Training is a specialized program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Linux kernel programming and the skills required to develop device drivers for various hardware peripherals. Device drivers are essential software components that facilitate communication between the operating system and hardware devices. This course aims to equip students with the expertise to design, develop, and integrate device drivers into the Linux kernel. Through theoretical lectures, hands-on lab sessions, and real-world projects, students will become proficient Linux device driver developers capable of creating efficient and
reliable drivers for a wide range of hardware.

Course Objectives

Understand Linux Kernel Architecture: Introduce students to the fundamentals of the Linux kernel, its modules, and the role of device drivers in the kernel.

Master Linux Device Driver Development: Learn essential concepts and techniques for developing character and block device drivers.

Explore Kernel Data Structures and Synchronization: Study kernel data structures, memory management, and synchronization mechanisms for robust driver development.

Work with Interrupt Handling and Kernel Timers: Understand hardware interrupt handling and utilize kernel timers for efficient driver operations.

Implement File Operations and IOCTLs: Gain practical experience in implementing file operations and IOCTLs for driver-user space communication.

Develop Kernel Modules and Loadable Drivers: Learn how to create kernel modules and load and unload them dynamically.

Engage in Real-World Device Driver Projects: Work on practical projects that involve developing and integrating device drivers in the Linux kernel.

Course Modules

Module-1: Introduction to Linux Kernel

Overview of the Linux kernel and its architecture

Role and significance of device drivers in the kernel

Kernel compilation and configuration

Module-2: Linux Device Driver Development Basics

Device driver model in Linux

Character and block device driver development

Driver registration and initialization

Module-3: Linux Kernel Programming

Kernel data structures and linked lists

Memory management and dynamic memory allocation

Synchronization and locking mechanisms

Module-4: Interrupt Handling and Kernel Timers

Handling hardware interrupts in device drivers

Using kernel timers for delayed and periodic actions

Synchronization and race condition prevention

Module-5: File Operations and IOCTLs

Implementing file operations for device drivers (open, read, write, release)

Understanding IOCTLs and user-space communication

Handling I/O and error conditions

Module-6: Kernel Modules and Loadable Drivers

Creating kernel modules and module parameters

Loading and unloading kernel modules dynamically

Interacting with modules and dependency management

Module-7: Device Driver Debugging and Testing

Debugging techniques and tools for device drivers

Kernel and user-space debugging methods

Writing unit tests for device drivers

Module-8: Real-World Device Driver Projects and Case Studies

Engaging in practical projects to develop and integrate device drivers in the Linux kernel

Analyzing case studies of device driver development challenges and solutions

Project presentations and discussions

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