Linux Device Driver

Course Highlights

Linux Device Driver Training

Unlock Direct Hardware Control Through Linux Kernel Programming

Step into the heart of embedded systems development with our industry-focused Linux Device Driver Training. Whether you’re an aspiring embedded developer or an experienced systems programmer, this hands-on course empowers you to write, debug, and integrate device drivers with real hardware.

Are you ready to go beyond user-space and interact directly with the kernel? VAct Technologies offers a rigorous, practical Linux Kernel Device Driver Training Program tailored for embedded engineers. Gain in-demand expertise, build production-ready drivers, and take your embedded Linux skills to the next level.

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WE ARE A CAREER SHAPER

Our course is designed by Industry experts and comes with 100% placement assurance. Our course is designed in such a way that the candidates taking our #pictraining and #armtraining feels they are more than 1.5 years experienced. This enables them to face the interview for #embeddedjobs with confidence and clear the interviews. The candidates undergoing #embeddedtrainingcourse in our facility is equipped with #realtimeexamples like writing test code for Engine Control Unit (ECU), Infotainment system, Airbag controller etc., . Our embedded training also includes an introduction to the latest concepts like AUTOSAR, RTOS, Embedded Linux, Device drivers, Boot loader development etc

Secure Testing & Challenges

Interactive activities that promote safe and smart exploration.

Strong Base For All

Building early skills in a fun and engaging way to support future success.

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All-Round Personal Growth

Focus on emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Safe & Caring Environment

A nurturing atmosphere where children feel loved, encouraged, and secure.

What You Will Learn

  • Linux Kernel Architecture & Module Programming Understand the kernel subsystems and write loadable kernel modules (LKMs)
  • Character Drivers From skeleton to real hardware; build full-featured char device drivers
  • I2C, SPI, GPIO, UART Driver Development Write protocol-level drivers for embedded peripherals
  • Interrupt Handling & Kernel Synchronization IRQ registration, top/bottom halves, spinlocks, mutexes
  • Memory Management, mmap, and DMA Kernel memory allocation, memory mapping to user space, DMA transfers
  • Platform Drivers & Device Tree Integration Write platform drivers and configure device tree bindings
  • Debugging Drivers Using printk, dmesg, kernel gdb, and dynamic debug
  • Sysfs & Procfs Integration Expose driver data to user space via sysfs and procfs entries

Lab Exercises (Hands-On)

  • Write Custom Character Drivers from scratch with full file operations
  • Interface Linux with Sensors & Peripherals I2C, SPI, GPIO hardware integration
  • Real-Time Testing & Debugging Using dmesg, printk, and kernel gdb
  • Port Drivers to ARM Cortex-A Platforms VAct AutoEdge or Raspberry Pi boards
  • Advanced Kernel Modules Memory mapping, DMA, and interrupt handling labs
  • Customize U-Boot Bootloader Create your own boot-time commands and configurations

VAct Technologies Device Drivers Syllabus

Session 1: Linux Introduction and Overview

  • OS History
  • Tasks of the Kernel
  • Implementation Strategies
  • Elements of the Kernel
  • Why the kernel is special
  • Process Management and Scheduling
  • Process Priorities
  • Process Life Cycle
  • Process Representation
  • Process Management System Calls
  • Scheduler Implementation
  • Fair Scheduling Class
  • Real-Time Scheduling Class
  • Scheduler Enhancements
  • Process Descriptor, Process State
  • Process List, Run Queue
  • Chained Hashing of PIDs
  • Wait Queues, Process Switching, Creating Process
  • Kernel Thread Creation, Process Termination

Session 2: Memory Management

  • Memory Initialization
  • Physical Memory Allocation
  • Slab Allocator
  • Non-Contiguous Memory Allocation
  • Process Virtual Memory Management
  • Demand Paging
  • Page Cache
  • Swapping
  • Intel Architecture

Session 1: Locking and Interprocess Communication

  • Control Mechanisms
  • Kernel Locking Mechanisms
  • System V Interprocess Communication
  • Other IPC Mechanisms
  • Kernel module programming basics
  • Modules defined
  • Data types in kernel
  • Version dependency
  • Building and running kernel modules
  • Developing kernel modules
  • Kernel module related commands
  • Statically linked vs Dynamically linked modules
  • Kernel Symbol table
  • Exporting symbols from modules
  • Module parameters

Session 2: Virtual File System

  • Types of File Systems
  • The Common File Model
  • Structure of VFS
  • Working with VFS Objects
  • File System Calls
  • Extended File system Family
  • Second Extended File system
  • Third Extended File system
  • File system without Persistent Storage
  • Proc file system
  • Simple File systems
  • Sysfs
  • Extended Attributes
  • Access Control Lists

Session 1: Proc File System Programming & Kernel Activities

  • Using /proc
  • Creating proc file system entries
  • Registration
  • Access proc file systems
  • Kernel Activities
  • Hardware Interrupts
  • Software Interrupts
  • Tasklets
  • Wait Queues and Completions
  • Kernel debugging techniques
  • Overview on printk and dmesg
  • Time Management
  • Low-Resolution Timers
  • High-Resolution Timers
  • Generic Time Subsystem
  • Dynamic Ticks
  • Broadcast Mode
  • Timer-Related System Calls
  • Managing Process Times

Session 2: Hardware Access, Control & Interrupt Handling

  • System memory and device memory
  • IO Ports and IO ports vs Memory mapping
  • Allocating and mapping IO space
  • IO port accessing
  • Compiler optimization techniques
  • IO APIs
  • Sample driver code walk through
  • Accessing HW from user space
  • Hardware & Interrupt Handling
  • Implementing & installing ISR
  • ISR restrictions
  • IRQ registration and Handling
  • Top & bottom Halves
  • Auto detection of IRQs
  • Probing for ISR
  • Enable & Disable of Interrupts

Session 1: Introduction to Linux Device Drivers & Character Drivers

  • Introduction on Linux Device Drivers
  • User space and Kernel space
  • Kernel space architecture
  • Kernel modules and application modules
  • Purpose of device drivers
  • Classes of device Drivers
  • Device Driver compilation
  • Introduction on gcc
  • Make file creation
  • Simple character driver
  • Sample code walk through
  • Creating Makefile
  • Building driver
  • Installing & uninstalling driver
  • Debugging Simple driver
  • Creating Simple Application to test driver

Session 2: Simple Driver Extensions & Features

  • Ioctl
  • Kernel timers
  • Thread creation
  • Thread Synchronization
  • Interrupts
  • IO access
  • EXPORT Symbol creation
  • Making changes in Makefile
  • Compiling driver
  • Testing

Session 1: Sample PCI Driver & Concurrency

  • Sample PCI driver
  • PCI Overview
  • Sample code walk through
  • Sample Makefile walk through
  • Building and Installing driver
  • Debugging driver
  • Overview uDevd framework
  • Overview
  • uevents
  • udev rules
  • inotify
  • Sample driver with uDev
  • Concurrency and Race conditions
  • UP vs SMP Issues
  • Combating Race Conditions
  • Atomic Operations
  • Semaphores
  • Spin Locks

Session 2: BIOS & EFI/UEFI Framework

  • BIOS Overview & Functionalities
  • Boot sequence
  • BDA and EBDA Overview
  • IVT Overview
  • BIOS Advanced features
  • ACPI Overview
  • EFI / UEFI Overview
  • Secure boot
  • CSM
  • Microcodes and bios support
  • EFI System partition
  • Traditional BIOS vs EFI / UEFI framework
  • UEFI BIOS Initialization phases
  • Bootloader uBoot overview
Why Choose us

VAct Technologies Linux Device Driver Training

VAct Technologies Linux Device Driver Training course provides industry-oriented training with real-time projects and hands-on practical exposure to make students job-ready in embedded and automotive technologies. Your Success Is Our Mission at VAct Technologies, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals with expert guidance and practical learning.p>

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Industry-oriented embedded systems training with real-time projects and practical learning experience.

Industry Collaboration

Training developed with automotive OEM standards and modern embedded technologies.

Why Choose VAct Technologies

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Learn using industry-standard VAct Auto Edge Development Boards and advanced tools.

Expert Guidance

Get mentorship, placement support, and career-focused training from experienced professionals.

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Embedded Professional

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, with embedded systems at its core. To thrive in this competitive field, hands-on experience with industry-standard hardware, tools, and software is essential. At VAct Technologies, we bridge the gap between academia and industry by offering cutting-edge training on real-world automotive embedded systems.

Our AutoEdge Development Board provides students with practical exposure to AUTOSAR, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, UDS, and real-time diagnostics—the very technologies used by leading automotive companies. With access to the latest microcontrollers, industry-grade tools, and professional debugging environments, students gain the skills that employers demand.

By enrolling in our Certified Automotive Embedded Program, you will:

  • Work on real-world automotive protocols and embedded software
  • Gain expertise using the latest tools & debugging techniques
  • Learn from industry experts with hands-on project experience
  • Be job-ready for top roles in automotive embedded engineering

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Meet the Team Passionate
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Mr.Kumaravel Pandurangan

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Mr.Raj Pandrala

Presenter

Mr A Prabhakaran

Embedded Systems

Mr. Vijay

GenAi

Mr Sandeep

Automotive & Embedded Systems

Mr Sumitt

QnX & Embdded Linux

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