Upstream Engineering

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Embedded Open-Source Upstreaming: Linux Kernel, Zephyr, AOSP, Lineage & Beyond 

Redefining Upstream Engineering

Proven Contributions to Global Open-Source Projects

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Silicon Signals advances open-source innovation through upstreaming embedded and mobile technologies, contributing kernel patches, RTOS enhancements, and community-driven code as trusted reviewers and maintainers. 

  • Linux Kernel Development & Integration
  • RTOS & Zephyr Engineering
  • Device Driver & Subsystem Development
  • Open-Source Contribution & CI Workflows

We deliver upstreaming solutions for NXP i.MX, Qualcomm, TI Sitara, STM32, Amlogic, Allwinner, and Rockchip platforms. Our expertise spans cameras, sensors, displays, power drivers, memory, V4L2, IIO, DRM, ISP, ALSA, Media, USB, Networking, and power management, all CI-tested and community-reviewed.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

Our Expertise Areas & Contributions

Drive Open-Source Innovation with Our End-to-End Upstream Engineering for Embedded & Mobile Platforms

Real code. Real impact. We deliver intelligent, maintainable upstream solutions bridging hardware and software.

OUR VIDEOS

Contributions That Speak for Themselves

Our work on Linux, Zephyr, AOSP, and U-Boot shows how dedicated we are to open-source excellence. We make sure that our embedded solutions work well, are stable, and are easy to maintain on all platforms.

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    COMPANY BENEFITS

    Let’s Solve Your Upstream Engineering Challenges Together

    We are building the right code. The right way.

    We deliver reliable upstream solutions through Linux kernel, RTOS, and open-source expertise—building maintainable, future-ready software that boosts performance, scalability, and aligns with community standards.

    Strong Community Presence

    Active participation in open-source ecosystems, building reputation through collaboration.

    Merged Contributions

    Successfully integrated drivers and features into projects, ensuring sustained long-term impact.

    Maintainer Expertise

    Trusted kernel maintainers enforcing quality, compliance, and rigorous integration standards.

    Multi-Ecosystem Know-How

    Deep expertise across Linux kernel, Zephyr OS, and more, delivering tailored custom solutions.

    Open-Source License Acumen

    Expert knowledge of GPL, MIT, Apache, BSD licenses ensuring complete legal code compliance.

    Deep Subsystem Mastery

    Expert integration of cameras, sensors, displays, power, media and networking.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Upstreaming Engineering FAQs

    Upstreaming refers to contributing code, drivers, and enhancements directly to open-source projects like the Linux kernel, Zephyr, AOSP, or U-Boot. This ensures long-term maintainability, reduced technical debt, and standardized support across platforms.

    Upstreaming reduces maintenance overhead, avoids repeated rebase efforts with every update, ensures community validation, and improves long-term software stability.

    We support NXP i.MX, TI Sitara, Qualcomm, Rockchip, Intel, Amlogic, STM32, and NVIDIA platforms, along with custom board bring-up and subsystem integration.

    Yes. We work across V4L2, DRM/KMS, ALSA, IIO, USB, Networking, Power Management, Memory, and Sensor subsystems for embedded and mobile devices.

    Absolutely. We contribute to AOSP frameworks, HAL layers, vendor interfaces, multimedia stacks, and device-tree configurations for custom Android-based systems.

    Yes. We develop Zephyr-based BSPs, scheduler-level optimizations, peripheral drivers, IPC communication, and real-time task performance enhancements.

    Yes. We implement board bring-up, memory initialization, secure boot flows, SPL/TF-A integration, and submit patches to maintainers for long-term support.

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