Embedded Linux system design
Welcome to my homepage and blog dedicated to design of embedded systems running Linux. Why yet another site? I find it interesting for hardware or system level engineer to cover such topics as choosing suitable processor or system-on-chip for particular embedded Linux design, supported bootloaders and linux cross toolchains for target hardware platform or just to get know the linux kernel support status for particular processor or system-on-chip. Often such information is spread over chip manufacturer’s sites not allowing easy search and compare. I won’t cover ASICs and specific chips for large volume ODM, my goal is to provide a quick overview of possible system-on-chip solutions for embedded linux designs which are capable to be developed by any small or medium-sized company.
I’m quite fond of Linux and gadgets and did Linux bring-up for more than dozen of PCB boards of various processor architectures (x86, ARM, Blackfin, MIPS) so those who want to see their embedded board or device with Linux support do not hesitate to contact me! I will tweak it free of charge in my spare time, however if the following conditions are met: resulting work is released under GPL and you have to cover board shipping costs to my location. Requests related to GPLed hardware projects are treated with a higher priority. If you need a quick linux bring-up with the highest priority for your custom proprietary hardware then you may consider paid consulting and support services. Custom board designs services on ARM7, ARM9, Blackfin and TI OMAP as well as various mezzanine boards are available.
Quick navigation links on my site:
Linux-friendly System-on-chip selector
Linux and Atmel AT91RM9200
Linux and RDC R8610
Linux and Cirrus Logic EP93xx