Join Digi, ST & Anglia to Learn How to Seamlessly Transition to Linux-Based MPUs

As embedded systems continue to grow in complexity and capability, developers are increasingly looking to move from traditional Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) based microcontroller units (MCUs) to more powerful Linux-based microprocessor units (MPUs). Fortunately, this transition is easier than ever, thanks to advancements in hardware abstraction, development tools, and software support.

Modern MPUs offer significant benefits such as higher processing power, richer peripheral support, and the ability to run full-featured operating systems like Linux. For developers familiar with RTOS environments, many core concepts-such as tasks (threads), inter-process communication, and device drivers-translate well into the Linux ecosystem. Additionally, frameworks like Yocto streamline the process of building custom Linux distributions, while widespread availability of open-source libraries and device trees simplify hardware integration.

Spaces are very limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Come and learn how with ST & Digi.

Presenter(s) info:

Chris Young, STMicroelectronics

Chris joined ST in Dec 2021. With 8 years hardware design experience, he also has over 23 years of experience working in the semiconductor industry for both suppliers and distributors. Having spent many years working with Linux and Yocto, Chris has a primary focus on STM32 MPU support but also covers the existing STM32 MCU families.

Chris Broadbent, STMicroelectronics

In 2007 Chris joined ST as a set-box System-on-Chip field application engineer supporting hardware & firmware for RTOS and Linux based set-top box devices. In 2016 Chris moved into his current role as technical marketing for the STM32 microcontroller and microprocessor families covering ST’s customers in the UK and Ireland. Chris has over 30 years’ experience working in the electronics industry – mainly in telecommunications and consumer electronics.

Joe Hill, Digi International

Joe is a Field Applications Engineer, who has a wealth of experience in Embedded and RF technologies and today supports IoT applications for Digi with presales and technical support. He covers the UK, Ireland, Nordics and South Africa.

Darren Keeley, Digi International

Over 25 years’ experience working as Account Manager / Field Sales engineer within the Electronics Semiconductors Industry.

Gregorio Vidal, Anglia Components

Gregorio is an experienced Electronics Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in both design and field application engineering roles, merging strong technical expertise with effective customer support.

Andrew Pockson, Anglia Components

With over 30 years of experience, Andrew is a proven Engineering Manager and Applications Engineer for a range of semiconductor partners in both digital, analog and power products along with passive and electro-mechanical components.

Agenda

9.00am Registration
9.30am Welcome & Introduction
9.35 am – RTOS – Linux
- Limitations of MCU/RTOS based designs
- Benefits of MPU/embedded Linus designs
- Challenges in migrating from RTOS to Linux: resources available to help engineers
10.35 – ST Part 1
- Overview of the ST MPU product portfolio (features, benefits etc.)
- Overview of MPU roadmap
11.35 – Coffee Break
11.50 – ST Part 2
- Overview of ST MPU design/development environment (kits, Linux distribution, resources)
12.50 – Lunch
13.30 – Digi
- Overview of the MP1/MP2 SoM product portfolio (features, benefits etc.)
- Overview of Digi design/development environment (kits, Digi Yocto Linux distribution, resources)
15.00 – Coffee break
15.15 – Demonstrations of ST MPU kit and Digi MP1/2 kits
16.00 – Q& A
16.30 – Finish