Board Support
Package Development
Linux running properly on your hardware: bootloader, kernel, device tree and drivers, tested on the real board, not just in simulation.
Precision Embedded Integration
A Board Support Package (BSP) is what makes your hardware actually usable. It enables the operating system to initialise components, manage memory, interact with peripherals, and communicate with the outside world. When the BSP is weak or rushed, the entire product becomes unstable, hard to maintain, and difficult to update.
We design and optimise production-grade BSPs that make full use of your hardware, so your platform is stable, secure and production-ready.
A good BSP reduces technical risk, shortens development time, and improves system reliability through the whole product lifecycle.
What is a Board Support Package?
A BSP enables the OS to correctly understand and configure your hardware.
It includes:
Bootloader configuration
Device tree and hardware description
Kernel configuration and driver integration
Power, memory, interrupt and clock management
Board-level diagnostics and bring-up support
If this layer is done well, your software team moves faster. If it’s done poorly, everything on top becomes expensive to maintain.
Our BSP Approach
Our BSP Development Services
Custom BSP Creation for New Designs
Every hardware design is unique. Our custom BSP development service creates tailored software packages that optimally support your specific hardware configuration, peripheral set, and performance requirements.
Custom BSP Services:
Requirements analysis understanding hardware capabilities and system goals
Architecture design for optimal hardware-software integration
Complete BSP implementation from bootloader through to the application layer
Performance optimisation maximising hardware capability utilisation
Validation testing ensuring stability across all operating conditions
Documentation enabling long-term maintenance and enhancement
Device Tree Development
Modern embedded Linux systems use device trees to describe hardware configurations. Our device tree development expertise ensures the kernel understands your hardware topology, enabling proper driver binding and resource allocation.
Device Tree Services:
Complete device tree creation for new hardware designs
Device node configuration for processors, memory, and peripherals
Pin multiplexing configuration for GPIO and special function pins
Interrupt mapping ensuring proper signal routing
Clock tree definition for optimal timing configurations
Power domain description for efficient power management
Driver Creation & Integration
Hardware components require device drivers to function within the operating system. Our driver development expertise creates robust, efficient drivers for custom and standard peripherals.
Driver Development Services:
Character device drivers for sensors and control interfaces
Block device drivers for storage and memory systems
Network device drivers for communication interfaces
Input device drivers for user interface hardware
Custom protocol drivers for specialised communications
Platform device drivers for system-level components
Boot Loader Configuration
System start-up is critical for reliability and security. Our bootloader configuration expertise ensures systems start quickly, securely, and reliably every time.
Bootloader Services:
U-Boot customisation for embedded Linux systems
Secure boot implementation with cryptographic verification
Boot-time optimisation for rapid system start-up
Fail-safe mechanisms for recovery from update failures
Boot parameter configuration for system initialisation
Multi-environment support for development and production builds
Power Management Optimisation
Efficient power management is essential for battery-powered devices and energy-conscious systems. Our power management optimisation extends operational life whilst maintaining performance.
Power Management Services:
Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) implementation
Sleep state configuration for minimal standby power
Power domain management for component-level control
Wake-up source configuration for responsive operation
Power consumption profiling identifying optimisation opportunities
Battery management integration for portable applications
Hardware Testing & Validation
Thorough testing ensures BSPs perform reliably across all operating conditions. Our validation testing identifies issues before they reach production.
Testing Services:
Functional testing validating all hardware components
Performance benchmarking ensuring specifications are met
Stress testing under extreme conditions and heavy loads
Long-term stability testing for reliability validation
Regression testing ensuring updates don't introduce issues
BSP Development Process
We collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to ensure alignment and long-term maintainability.
Board review and hardware capability mapping
Bootloader configuration and secure boot setup
Device tree creation and validation
Driver integration or development
Power and performance optimisation
Reliability, stress and environmental testing
Documentation and handover to internal teams
Industry Applications
Smart Energy BSPs
Our BSPs run smart energy products including the Home Mini for Octopus Energy, now in hundreds of thousands of homes.
Medical Device BSPs
Medical BSPs carry patient safety and regulatory obligations; ours support hospital bed monitoring and other healthcare equipment.
Industrial IoT BSPs
BSPs for connected industrial equipment, built for temperature extremes, vibration and electromagnetic interference.
Infrastructure System BSPs
Our BSPs power critical infrastructure including motorway signage systems where we successfully ported modern Linux to legacy hardware, demonstrating our ability to work with diverse platforms.
Collaborative Development Approach
Early Involvement Benefits
BSP development starting during hardware design phase prevents integration issues. We provide valuable feedback on hardware design decisions, ensuring smooth software integration.
Hardware Team Integration
We work closely with your hardware design team, understanding design decisions and constraints. This collaboration ensures BSPs optimise hardware capabilities whilst accommodating practical limitations.
Manufacturing Support
Our BSPs integrate with manufacturing processes, supporting automated testing, configuration management, and quality control throughout production.
Why Choose Rufilla for BSP Development?
Deep Technical Expertise
Our team brings extensive experience across diverse processor architectures, operating systems, and hardware platforms. We’ve solved complex BSP challenges across consumer, industrial, and scientific applications.
Complete System Understanding
Unlike BSP specialists working in isolation, we understand complete system requirements including application needs, security requirements, and manufacturing constraints. This holistic view ensures BSPs support overall product goals.
Production-Ready Quality
Our BSPs are production-grade from the beginning, including comprehensive testing, security hardening, and documentation. We design for long-term reliability, not just proof-of-concept demonstrations.
Knowledge Transfer Commitment
Every BSP project includes thorough documentation and knowledge transfer. Your team gains complete understanding of BSP architecture, enabling confident maintenance and future enhancement.
Need a BSP for your board?
We build BSPs that are stable, secure, maintainable, and designed for reliable operation across your product’s lifecycle.
Tell us about your hardware and we will come back to you.