This course provides embedded systems developers with experience in creating an embedded Linux® system targeting AMD SoCs using the Yocto Project®.
The course provides experience with:
Using open-source embedded Linux components
Configuring the Linux environment and network components
Utilizing a cross-reference guide for transitioning from PetaLinux to Yocto
Generating Yocto machine configuration files using base hardware design artifacts
Building Linux images using the Yocto design flow
Booting the system using the Arm® processors available in AMD SoCs
Reviewing BSPs and package groups and customizing it for AMD SoCs using Yocto design flow
Mapping developer personas in the AMD Embedded Development Framework (EDF) to workflow roles
Leveraging the Software Hardware Exchange Loop (SHEL) tools (SDTGen, Lopper, and gen-machine-conf) for Yocto machine configuration
The primary focus is on embedded Linux development in conjunction with the AMD tool flow
Level
Embedded Software 4
What's New for 2025.1
Added new modules:
▪ Using the AMD Embedded Development Framework (EDF)
▪ Introduction to the Software Hardware Exchange Loop (SHEL) Flow
All labs have been updated to the AMD EDF flow and latest software versions
Course Duration
1 day
Audience
Professionals who design and develop embedded systems and need to customize Linux for AMD SoC solutions
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the Linux command line and basic Linux commands
Basic understanding of embedded systems and their components
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Familiarity with AMD SoCs and evaluation boards is a plus
Software Tools
Yocto Project
Hardware
Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC ZCU104 board*
Versal™ AI Edge Series VEK280 board*
* This course focuses on the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and Versal adaptive SoC architectures. Check with your local Authorized Training Provider for the specifics of the in-class lab board or other
customizations.
Skills Gained
After completing this comprehensive training, you will have the necessary skills to:
Describe embedded Linux systems and their applications in AMD SoCs
Describe the Yocto Project and its significance in building custom Linux distributions for embedded systems
Explore the main components of the Yocto Project and their roles in the build process
Utilize a cross-reference guide for transitioning from PetaLinux commands to Yocto commands, which are used for building and customizing Linux distributions on AMD SoCs
Identify the role of board support packages (BSPs) and package groups in the Yocto Project, and how to create and customize them for AMD SoCs
Boot an evaluation board using Yocto Native BSPs
Describe the developer personas within the AMD EDF and their roles across the embedded development workflow
Describe the SHEL flow and its key tools, which help in generating Yocto machine configuration files using base hardware design artifacts
Course Outline
Day 1
Introduction to Embedded Linux - Introduces embedded Linux, including a brief architectural overview, as well as some of the reasons for its rising popularity as an embedded OS. Also introduces the concept of toolchains and cross-compilation. {Lecture}
Introduction to the Yocto Project - Introduces the Yocto Project and its significance in building custom Linux distributions for embedded systems. {Lecture}
Yocto Components - Describes the various components required for building a Linux image in Yocto and how these components affect the building and booting of the image. {Lecture}
PetaLinux to Yocto: Command Cross-Reference - Provides a cross-reference guide for transitioning from PetaLinux commands to Yocto commands. {Lecture}
Yocto Build Flow for AMD SoCs - Discusses how to configure the Yocto build system for creating Linux images using the Yocto Project for AMD SoCs. {Lecture, Lab}
Introduction to Layers and Recipes - Introduces the concept of recipes in Yocto and how they are used to manage software components. {Lecture}
BSPs and Package Groups in Yocto - Describes the role of board support packages (BSPs) in the Yocto Project, including how to create and customize them for AMD SoCs. Also explores the concept of package groups and how AMD-specific package groups can be utilized and customized. {Lecture, Lab}
Using the Embedded Development Framework (EDF) - Discusses the AMD Embedded Development Framework (EDF) and its role in accelerating platform-level development. Also explains the developer personas within the EDF. {Lecture}
Introduction to Software Hardware Exchange Loop (SHEL) Flow - Outlines the Software Hardware Exchange Loop (SHEL) Flow as part of the EDF and reviews the key tools used in the flow such as SDTGen, Lopper, and gen-machine-conf. {Lecture, Lab}
