Greetings! In this course, we will delve into the world of embedded systems engineering using ARM microprocessors. Our focus will be on the System-on-Chip architecture prevalent in the ARM world, beginning with the fundamentals of low-level firmware.

We will explore the intricacies of the boot process, configuring and compiling its various components entirely from scratch. The result will be a streamlined Linux distribution, encompassing the kernel, rootfs, and initramfs.

To enhance our understanding of security, we will introduce innovative technologies such as Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and ARM TrustZone.

Finally, we will provide a short overview of Linux Kernel development, device drivers and their customization.

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and discovery!

As for the lab, we will be having hands-on experience on a NXP FRDM iMX93 featuring a NXP i.MX93 SoC with 2 x ARM Cortex-A55 at 1.7GHz + M33 250MHz micro-controller, 32GB eMMC Flash and 2GB DRAM.

If you have any questions, fill free to contact us:

• Radu Mantu, radu.mantu@upb.ro
• Florin Stancu, florin.stancu@upb.ro