Embedded Linux & Android Kernel Customization Services

Embedded Linux & Android

Custom Kernels Built
for Your Hardware

We provide embedded Linux and Android kernel customization services from custom board bring-up and BSP adaptation to Yocto or Buildroot distributions, device trees, boot optimization, and long-term platform maintenance.

Custom BSP Yocto / Buildroot PREEMPT_RT Android AOSP Boot <2s
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Linux Kernel Customization
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PREEMPT_RT
Real-Time Patch
Full
Source Ownership

Technical Capabilities

What We Work With

Complete embedded Linux and Android expertise from U-Boot and device trees to full Yocto distributions and Android AOSP customisation.

We bring up your custom hardware from silicon to a fully working, production-ready Linux or Android image bootloader, kernel, drivers, and rootfs.

Board Support Package (BSP)U-Boot porting, device tree authoring, clock/power tree, complete hardware bring-up
Build System ExpertiseYocto (Kirkstone/Scarthgap), Buildroot 2024.x, Android Build System (Soong/Blueprint)
Real-Time LinuxPREEMPT_RT patch for deterministic latency on Linux bridging the gap between Linux and RTOS
Android CustomisationAOSP build, custom HAL layers (HIDL/AIDL), BSP integration, OEM overlay, GMS replacement

Platforms & Build Systems

  • ✔Raspberry Pi (CM4, Pi 4, Pi 5)
  • ✔BeagleBone AI / Black / AI-64
  • ✔NXP i.MX8M / i.MX6 / i.MX93
  • ✔Rockchip RK3399 / RK3568 / RK3588
  • ✔ASUS Tinker Board, Orange Pi, Rock64
  • ✔Custom SoM / SBC hardware bring-up
  • ✔Yocto Project — Kirkstone, Langdale, Scarthgap
  • ✔Buildroot 2024.x — minimal to full distributions
  • ✔OpenEmbedded — custom layer development
  • ✔Android Build System (Soong / Blueprint)
  • ✔Debian / Ubuntu Core based images
  • ✔Linux 5.x / 6.x LTS kernel configuration
  • ✔PREEMPT_RT real-time patch integration
  • ✔Device tree authoring & overlay management
  • ✔cpufreq / cpuidle power management tuning
  • ✔SELinux / AppArmor / seccomp policy setup
  • ✔dm-verity, kernel lockdown, signed modules
  • ✔ext4 — general purpose read/write rootfs
  • ✔squashfs — compressed read-only rootfs
  • ✔overlayfs — writable layer over read-only base
  • ✔UBIFS / F2FS — raw NAND / eMMC optimised
  • ✔tmpfs — RAM-backed volatile storage
  • ✔Read-only rootfs configurations for security
  • ✔Android 11+ AOSP build and customisation
  • ✔Custom HAL — HIDL (Android 10) / AIDL (Android 11+)
  • ✔BSP porting for custom hardware
  • ✔OEM overlay, system apps, branding
  • ✔GMS replacement with FOSS alternatives
  • ✔Android kiosk mode, custom launcher

Why Kernel Customisation

Why Customise the Kernel for Your Hardware?

A generic kernel wastes resources, misses hardware features, and introduces security risk. A custom kernel is built precisely for your product.

01
Hardware-Specific Optimisation

Tune every kernel subsystem for your exact CPU, memory topology, and peripheral set enabling performance impossible with a generic image.

02
Sub-2 Second Boot

Custom initrd, compressed kernel, and optimised init sequence achieve fast startup critical for automotive, industrial, and consumer products.

03
Minimal Footprint

Strip unused subsystems, drivers, and modules enabling deployment on resource-constrained IoT hardware with limited flash and RAM.

04
Security Hardening

SELinux/AppArmor policies, kernel lockdown, signed modules, dm-verity, and secure boot for IEC 62443-compliant industrial products.

05
Proprietary Driver Support

Custom loadable kernel modules for your unique hardware IP without contributing to upstream or exposing your proprietary algorithms.

06
Long-Term Maintenance

Stable kernel LTS tracking, CVE patch management, and a clear upgrade path to newer kernel versions as your product evolves.

How We Work

Our Kernel Development Process

From hardware documentation to production image — a systematic process for reliable, maintainable embedded Linux.

01
Hardware Analysis & BSP Planning

Schematics, datasheets, and existing BSP reviewed; porting strategy defined.

02
U-Boot & Device Tree

Bootloader ported, device tree written for all peripherals and power domains.

03
Kernel Config & Drivers

Kernel configured (defconfig), out-of-tree drivers integrated, PREEMPT_RT applied if needed.

04
Rootfs & Distribution Build

Yocto/Buildroot recipe layers created, image built, packages validated.

05
Performance & Security Testing

Boot time, memory leaks, kernel panics, and security policy all tested.

Production Delivery

Images, layer repositories, build scripts, and full documentation handed over.

Our Toolchain

Tools We Use

Industry-standard embedded Linux build systems, debug tools, and analysis frameworks.

■  Build Systems & IDEs
Yocto Project
Custom Linux Distro Build
Buildroot
Minimal Linux Images
Android Build System
Soong / Blueprint
VS Code / Eclipse CDT
Development IDE
■  Debug & Analysis
QEMU
Virtual Hardware Testing
GDB / KGDB
Kernel Debugger
perf / ftrace / LTP
Performance & Test
OpenOCD / JTAG
Hardware Debug Probe

Industries

Industries We Serve

Custom Linux and Android kernels for products where hardware support, performance, and long-term stability are mandatory.

IoT & Gateways

Protocol translators, edge nodes

Industrial Automation

HMI panels, PLCs, gateways

Automotive

Infotainment, ADAS, cluster

Medical & Healthcare

Imaging, diagnostics, monitors

Analytical Instruments

Spectrometers, lab equipment

Scientific Instruments

Research, measurement, control

Home Automation

Smart hubs, voice, displays

Consumer Electronics

Set-top boxes, kiosks, displays

Water Treatment

Monitoring, dosing, SCADA

Agritech

Field sensors, irrigation control

Environmental Controllers

Air, water, climate monitoring

Deliverables

What You Receive From Us

A fully reproducible embedded Linux build with all sources, scripts, and documentation needed for long-term maintenance.

Yocto / Buildroot Layer RepositoryComplete custom layer(s) with machine config, recipes, and meta-layer structure versioned in Git.
Bootloader & Kernel PatchesU-Boot and kernel patches as a clean patch series rebased on the upstream LTS tag.
Device Tree Source FilesFully annotated .dts / .dtsi files for all board peripherals and power domains.
Production-Ready ImagesSD card / eMMC images, OTA update packages, and partition layout documentation.
Test ReportsBoot time benchmarks, peripheral validation, security policy tests, and stability results.
Build & Flash DocumentationStep-by-step build instructions, dependency list, and production flashing guide.
Post-Delivery SupportKernel CVE patching, new peripheral porting, and upgrade path management.
Full IP Ownership TransferredAll custom layers, patches, and configurations belong entirely to you.

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