Kernel and platform support for RM9200

  • Project Kernel and platform support for RM9200
  • Technologies Openembeded, BuildRoot
  • Languages C, Bash, Python, C++

The challenge

Maintaining embedded computing systems in production environments requires continuous software support, reliable integration of low-level components, and a robust toolchain for development and deployment. Key challenges include driver compatibility, performance tuning, and end-user issue resolution — all within the constraints of embedded Linux systems.

The solution

Our team provided comprehensive software support for BF210 embedded computers, focusing on both low-level system components and user-facing functionalities. Core responsibilities included:

  • Customer support related to software issues in deployed systems, ensuring smooth field operations.

  • Development and maintenance of Linux kernel device drivers, tailored to the BF210 hardware.

  • Ongoing improvement of the OpenEmbedded-based toolchain, including feature enhancements and long-term maintenance.

  • Implementation of userspace applications, enabling seamless interaction between system components and end-users.

This work required deep expertise in embedded Linux, cross-compilation environments, and hardware-software integration.

The result

The result was a stable, scalable, and well-supported software platform for BF210 devices, ensuring reliable performance in production use. Our proactive development and support efforts minimized downtime, accelerated deployment of new features, and provided customers with a robust and adaptable embedded computing solution.