Embedded Linux: looking for proven hardware / software combination

Embedded Linux: looking for proven hardware / software combination

Post by Christopher A. Grass » Sat, 01 Sep 2001 07:42:00



I am currently designing an embedded application course
dealing with software development for spacecraft, and am
looking for a proven combination of hardware and real-time
Linux.

The hardware should approximately meet the following capabilities:
        ~100 MHz PPC architecture
        ~32 MB Ram
        ~2 MB non-volatile memory (flash or eeprom)
        Ethernet
        2 serial connections
        able to interface to A/D, D/A, and digital i/o boards
        PC-104 form factor and electrical interface preferred
        supported by a realtime Linux with a board support package

The real-time Linux should meet the following requirements:
        has board support package for the hardware
        cross-compiled to target from Solaris
        open source
        easy turn-key setup with hardware

I would appreciate postings of any experiences with combinations
that work.

Thanks.

        -Chris Grasso

--
Dr. Christopher A. Grasso
ECE Department
University of Colorado


 
 
 

Embedded Linux: looking for proven hardware / software combination

Post by Edwin Robert Tisdal » Sat, 01 Sep 2001 07:19:21



> I am currently designing an embedded application course
> dealing with software development for spacecraft, and am
> looking for a proven combination of hardware and real-time Linux.

http://flightlinux.gsfc.nasa.gov/

 
 
 

Embedded Linux: looking for proven hardware / software combination

Post by Dan Becke » Sat, 01 Sep 2001 12:03:08





> > I am currently designing an embedded application course
> > dealing with software development for spacecraft, and am
> > looking for a proven combination of hardware and real-time Linux.

> http://flightlinux.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Geez.  Talk about responding to somebody's post AND doing the work for
them....

Dan

 
 
 

1. BELGIUM: Embedded Hardware/Software Engineer (Strong Linux)

Title:    Embedded Hardware/Software Engineer

Requisition number:  NEWC_EMHSENGR_010809
Date Listed:   Aug 9, 2001
Department:   GNSS Software Engineering
Job Type:   Full-time, Permanent
Location:   Leuven, Belgium

Assignment description:
This assignment requires extensive embedded systems hardware and software
development with intimate knowledge of BIOS, low level OS functions and Boot
process.
Strong C language usage preferably using Real-Time Operating Systems (such
as VxWorks) or Linux.  Some x86 assembly language experience.
Real-Time systems analysis and development using x86 processors.
Analysis and review of existing designs and original design work for next
generation.
This staff level position offers the right individual design freedom but
substantial responsibility for product success.

Ideal candidate:
Candidate will have a long successful track record developing embedded
systems for x86 platforms.
Very strong knowledge of the Linux OS and Real-Time variants.  Knowledge of
other RTOS's such as VxWorks a plus.
Ability to customize Kernels for small footprint or fast boot execution.
Ability to write Linux hardware drivers, possibly in x86 assembler.
Thorough knowledge of PC architecture, COM ports, flash memory programming.
Knowledge of PC-Card (PCMCIA) interfaces and device drivers.
Experience with user-friendly techniques for embedded systems software
upgrades.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong sense of teamwork.

Mission:  To further the development of new generation GNSS receiver, the
PolaRx2 ! http://www.septentrio.com/getProductSheet.asp?sheet=PolaRx2_prelim

Required background knowledge:
Minimum 5 years experience in developing embedded software systems.
Experience must include hardware/software design, low level code and test
and board level debug with PC or Linux analysis tools
Good knowledge of at least one commercial RTOS, Unix/Linux, the use of
embedded C
compilers, debugging tools, and code profilers.
The candidate will have knowledge of software engineering and quality
standards.

Education:
Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science or Engineering.  Long
relevant experience most desired.

If interested please reply either in English, Dutch, German or French with
cover letter, 2 professional references and resume in electronic format to
Septentrio Human Resources at:

Fax: Country code: 32 City Code: 16 Number: 221 640   (+32 16 221 640)

For information about the beautiful city of Leuven:
http://www.leuven.be/servlet/genweb.servlet.MainServlet?locale=en_US

Principals only please.  No recruiters.

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