Master the Linux I2C Drivers from Scratch

With Hands-On Real Hardware

Learn to Develop, Enhance and Integrate low-level Linux I2C Drivers with Deep Hardware Access, Real-world EEPROM Communication and Full Linux Framework Integration

Equip Yourself with the Skills Needed for Today’s Job Market

ROADMAP TO MASTER Linux I2C Driver

Learning Outcomes

Building Low-Level Drivers for AM335x (BBB)

Linux Device Model and Platform Bus

Device Tree Binary (DTB)

Integration with the Linux I2C Framework

Handling Interrupts, Bottom Halves

Writing EEPROM Drivers from Scratch

Full End-to-End Data Flow: User Space ↔ Kernel ↔ Hardware

What does it include?

Complete Course Fees 20999 ₹ 5999

In-depth Industry-oriented Topics on Linux I2C Drivers

8+ Challenges on Linux I2C Drivers

Interrupt Management & Bottom Halves

Understand the Complete Flow from User Space to Low-Level Driver

Write a Complete End-to-End Driver from Scratch

Lifetime Private VIP Community

Life-Time Access to the Course

Why is this Course Different?

Industry Focused Contents

Private Technical Community

Industry Grade Project

Industry Grade Hands-On Hardware

Hardware/Software Requirements

Linux Machine or Virtual Machine with atleast 8GB of RAM and Ubuntu 20.04 or Higher

Beaglebone Black

USB to TTL Converter

Micro SD Card 4GB or higher

Pre-requisites for this Course?

Good with C Programming

Comfortable with Linux Environment

Basic Linux Character Driver Knowledge

Detailed Content

Beaglebone Black Set up & Building the Kernel

✅ Readying BBB for I2C driver

✅ Setting up the host environment

✅ Patching & Building the kernel

✅ I2C Protocol overview
✅ Linux Driver Ecosystem
✅ Kernel Source organization
✅ Exercises
✅ Configure & build the kernel

✅ BBB Setup & booting up the board

✅ Develop the character driver framework for low level I2C driver

Low Level I2C Driver

Understanding the AM335x specific I2C registers
✅ Understanding the flow for transferring the single byte

Exercise

Develop the logic for transferring a single byte on the I2C bus

Enhance the Low Level I2C Driver

Sending the multiple bytes

✅ Interfacing with on-board EEPROM

Exercises
✅ Enhance the driver to Transfer the multiple bytes
✅ Enhance the driver to perform read & write operations on EEPROM

Linux Device Model

Need for Linux Device Model
Role of Platform Drivers
Adding the device specific nodes in the device tree blob (DTB)

Exercises

Enhance the low level driver to use the platform bus

Enhance the driver to use the DTB

Linux I2C Framework

I2C Framework Components
Registering I2C Client & Adapter driver

Understanding the client driver probe mechanism

Exercises

Writing a hardware independent Dummy Adapter & Dummy Client Driver
Adding the device specific nodes in the device tree blob (DTB)

Integrating low level driver with framework

Integrating platform specific controller driver

Integrating the EEPROM client driver

Exercises

Making suitable enteries in DTB for adapter & client driver

Testing the Driver

Enhancing the driver with Interrupts

Understanding the need for interrupts

Integrating the bottom halves

Exercises

Integrate ISR & the bottom halves

Why You Should Learn Linux I2C Drivers?

High Demand for Expertise

Career Advancement

Deepens Understanding of Linux Kernel Internals

Contribution to Open Source

Adaptability to Multiple Platforms

Bridges the Gap Between Hardware & Software

Core Industry Based Topics Covered in this Course

Linux I2C Framework

Linux Device Model

Device Tree Binary (DTB)

Platform Drivers

I2C Client Driver

Bottom Halves

I2C Adapter Driver

Wait Queues

Spinlocks

Soft IRQs

Reviews From The People

Meet The Course

Mentor

Pradeep D Tewani

Founder & CEO, Embitude Infotech

Embedded System Trainer/Consultant helping Professionals build a fulfilling and Satisfying career in Embedded Systems to help them Land Amazing Jobs & Career Growth Opportunities.

  • Founder of Embitude Information Technologies - A Training & Consultancy company www.embitude.inFounder of Embitude Information Technologies - A Training & Consultancy company www.embitude.in

  • 17+ Years of Industrial Experience

  • Trained over 5000 Professionals

  • Delivered Corporate Training for 50+ Organizations

  • Supported Organizations on Embedded Linux Porting, Linux Device Drivers, Yocto and various other aspects

  • Worked with Intel, Honeywell, Toshiba, Schneider Electric

FAQ' s

1. How will I get the access to the Course?

You will be redirected to join the Whatsapp Group where all the information including the course link would be shared

2. I am completely new to Linux, Can I join?

Comfortability with Linux Environment, Basic Linux Drivers (Character Drivers) and Strong C Programming is a pre-requisite for this program. Its recommend to first learn the fundamentals and then register for this course. We would recommend Linux Rapid Mastery (LRM). Here are the details - https://funnels.embitude.co.in/lrm

3. How long do I have the access to recordings?

The Course recordings come with life-time access

4. If I have a doubt or question, how shall I ask?

You have the access to whatsapp community and get your doubt clarified there as well.

5. Will I be Job-Ready for Linux Device Drivers after Joining this Course?

Well, course participants have been able to secure the job in Top MNCs by completing this course. All you need is the discipline approach to the assignments. The contents covered in this training should be good to crack the interviews

6. When will I get the access to the courses?

The access to the courses would be granted within 24 hours of payment. You may reach out to us at info@embitude.in

7. I want to switch my career to Linux Driver Development, will this course help?

Absolutely, the covers the in-depth industry-oriented concepts in- depth. However, like any other technology, Linux is an ocean and needs constant up-skill and learning. You will be shared with complete roadmap for the same

8. What Hardware do I need for the board?

The course uses the Popular Beaglebone Black Board and participant need to purchase that