Device Driver Development

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Expert Knowledge

ITDev has an excellent understanding of both software and hardware, and this includes the interface between the two: the device drivers. We understand all aspects of hardware: functionality, interfaces and control for maximum performance and reliability. Equally, we have a real appreciation for the software side and are able to produce application programming interfaces (APIs) that are robust, easy to understand, easy to use, and well-documented for the application programmer.

Linux / Android Specialists

ITDev has many years of experience developing device drivers for Linux and Android operating systems. You can find some of this work in the mainline kernel itself, as we have successfully upstreamed drivers on behalf of our customers.

We have a particular depth of experience with touch controllers, but have also developed drivers for a variety of sensors and peripheral devices, using interfaces such as I2C, SPI, GPIO and USB. As well as developing new drivers, we are often engaged to integrate and backport new features and have experience working with Linux kernels from 2.6.35 through to the current mainline.

Whether or not you require a bespoke driver, we can also support your project with custom kernel builds and board support packages (BSPs).

Typical Development Tools

  • Android Open Accessory Development Kit (ADK)
  • C / C++
  • Assembler
  • GNU Compiler Collection (GCC)

Typical Operating Systems

  • Embedded Linux
  • Android
  • FreeRTOS

Latest Blog Posts

VPK120 development board pictured wearing ear defenders with silent smiley on the fan
Posted 13th June 2023, By Aysa D
This blog contains the final steps for adding the minimal IP to send the necessary SYSMON data to the System Controller for controlling the fan on the AMD ...more
VPK120 development board pictured wearing ear defenders
Posted 25th May 2023, By Aysa D
Whilst developing on an AMD Versal VPK120 you will want to control the fan speed to keep the noise at manageable levels. This guide captures the steps taken to ...more
Robin on a bird table
Posted 20th January 2023, By Andy C
The customer is always right, and he hasn't changed his requirements, but the consultant says they're in constant flux. Who's right? Let's explore further ...
JonO interviewing Matthew
Posted 30th June 2022, By Jon O
30th June and it's Matthew's 2 year anniversary of joining as a full-time member of staff. Matthew spent 2 summers working for us as an intern before joining ...more

Latest News

Posted 12th September 2023
ITDev is proud to announce the launch of a new FPGA video IP core. The core allows integrators to quickly and easily add high-quality colour space conversion ...more
Shot of Sydney Harbour Bridge
Posted 3rd March 2023
We welcome David back from Australia and review some of the actvities we've been engaged with in February 2023.
Posted 9th August 2022
Last month we attended the second TechNES FPGA Frontrunners event, here's our write up from the day ...
Posted 28th July 2022
Here's a short report on our attendance at the ECS Taster week Careers Fair On Tues 26th July. A chance to promote industrial opportunties to year 11 students ...more