Using Open Source Software to Build an Industrial-grade Embedded Linux Platform

Explore the process of building an industrial-grade embedded Linux platform from scratch using open source software. Learn about selecting suitable components for different application scenarios, including bootloaders, Linux kernels, toolchains, and root filesystems. Analyze features of various components and compare common open source software tools. Gain insights into the lifecycle of industrial-grade embedded Linux platforms, covering topics such as bootloader behavior, kernel comparisons, SoC board support packages, and long-term support initiatives. Discover system development tools, continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines, and testing methodologies. Examine software update strategies, partition architectures, and firmware update approaches for industrial embedded Linux platforms. This comprehensive presentation by SZ Lin from Moxa offers valuable experiences and comparisons to help system designers overcome key challenges in building robust embedded Linux solutions.

Intro
Industrial Embedded Linux Platforms
Processes, Tooling and Support
Target Application
Lifecycle of Industrial-grade Embedded Linux Platform
Bootloader behavior
Linux kernel Comparison Table
SoC Board Support Package Kernel
LTS: Long Term Stable Kernel
LTSI: Long Term Support Initiative
CIP (Civil Infrastructure Platform)
Linux kernel Source Comparison Table
ELISA: Safety-Critical Systems
C Library and Toolchain Comparison Table
Year 2038 Problem
Init System Comparison Table
Root filesystem Comparison Table
System Development Tools Comparison Table
CU CD Automatic Release Pipeline
Static Testing Cases Management - Jenkins
Distributed Compiler
24/7 Long-term Platform Test
For Stable Kernel Maintenance
Reproducible Builds
Open Source Testing Tools
Why We Need Software Update?
The Components Might Be Updated
Characteristics of Industrial Embedded Linux Platform
The Media for Software Update
Software Update Requirements
Update Approaches
Partition Architecture
Asymmetric Symmetrie Firmware Updates
Comparison - Features
Conclusion