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Embedded Linux for the Xilinx Microblaze Workshop

 

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to embedded Linux development on the Xilinx Microblaze™ soft core processor. Presented by the developer of the Linux kernel port to the Xilinx Microblaze™, the workshop will help attendees to build the skills, confidence and resources necessary to teach this fascinating and growing technology in their home institutions. The workshop is presented in a laboratory environment, with many practical exercises to complement the lecture materials.
 
Workshop Overview  
  • Level: Intermediate

 

  • Workshop Duration: 1 Day

 

  • Who should attend? University faculty involved in Processor related courses and research that are interested in the Xilinx embedded systems development flow, and those wishing to introduce soft-core embedded Linux to their undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

 

  • Prerequisits:
    • FPGA design experience
    • Basic knowledge of Xilinx ISE and EDK tools
    • Basic understanding of C programming
    • Basic microprocessor experience, understanding MicroBlaze™ systems
    • A desire to learn about embedded Linux
  • Skills Gained: After completing this training, attendees will be able to:
    • Build a uClinux-ready Microblaze™ hardware platform
    • Build and boot a Microblaze™ uClinux kernel image and applications
    • Configure basic TCP/IP networking on the Microblaze™ uClinux platform
    • Understand the tasks involved in integrating custom logic peripherals to a Microblaze™ uClinux platform

Agenda  

 

  • Day 1: 9am-5pm
    • Introduction to Linux and Embedded Linux
    • Lab 1: A first look
    • Introduction to Microblaze™ and the Embedded Development Kit
    • The Development Environment
    • Building and Booting the Kernel
    • Lab 2: Building and booting your first kernel
    • Networking
    • Lab 3: uClinux TCP/IP networking
    • Custom Hardware and Kernel Interfacing
    • Lab 4: Custom hardware integration
    • Wrap-up

     

 

 

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