Linux Kernel and Linux Driver Development

Upon project completion, the customer receives a fully functional software product, source codes, and detailed technical documentation. The customer will receive all the necessary instructions on how to use the product. We will also answer any questions and provide training if necessary.

The cession of intellectual property rights is legislated in our contracts. We also sign a non-disclosure agreement to protect any sensitive information. We will mention your project on our website and other platforms only with your permission.

Unfortunately, at present, there is no single driver that will fit all the different versions of the kernel. If a new version of the kernel is compatible with the previous one, it might be enough to make a few tweaks to the driver. If it’s not compatible, we might need to rewrite the driver completely.

Yes, if it makes sense. If you’re going to sell your device worldwide, or if there is a large demand for your device, or the functionality it offers, we can integrate the driver with the mainline kernel so people around the world can easily find and install it.

A driver is configured in the device tree. It’s a special file needed to enable and set up the driver. It is used by the Linux kernel for managing hardware components.

A binary module can’t be used with different versions of the kernel. It must be compiled for a specific version. However, the source code may be compatible with different kernel versions. If you have the source code, we can install the module using the "compile by install" method, where we build the module for a new Linux version.

A good way is to create a file in the "/dev" directory. System calls like read, write, and ioctl (input/output control) may be used. The file appears in the file system after we have configured a driver in the device tree.

The Linux kernel has pre-installed drivers for some popular standard interfaces, such as SPI, I2C, USB, etc. You can control the device in the user space using these interfaces.

Sure! Our Linux driver development services include testing and bug fixing, so the drivers you get are fully tested by our team. We run automated tests for software drivers and also use manual testing methods.

We pay great attention to the quality of our work. The customer receives fully functional software and a detailed user manual. After finishing the project, we provide a free warranty period, during which the team will eliminate any discovered bugs. During the post-warranty period, we can also provide advice on possible modernization and modification of your product.

The timing of a project largely depends on its specifics, complexity, scale, choice of components, and logistics. For example, a project audit can take 1-2 months, while AI-based software development usually lasts much longer. We always set realistic deadlines when preparing the spec and stick to the schedule at all project stages.

We develop projects for private enterprises and public organizations: small, medium, and large businesses, mining and manufacturing enterprises, startups, healthcare organizations, and enterprises engaged in other industries.