Mastering Linux Device Driver Development.

Linux is one of the fastest-growing operating systems around the world, and in the last few years, the Linux kernel has evolved significantly to support a wide variety of embedded devices with its improved subsystems and a range of new features. With this book, you’ll find out how you can enhance your skills to write custom device drivers for your Linux operating system.
Mastering Linux Device Driver Development provides complete coverage of kernel topics, including video and audio frameworks, that usually go unaddressed. You’ll work with some of the most complex and impactful Linux kernel frameworks, such as PCI, ALSA for SoC, and Video4Linux2, and discover expert tips and best practices along the way. In addition to this, you’ll understand how to make the most of frameworks such as NVMEM and Watchdog. Once you’ve got to grips with Linux kernel helpers, you’ll advance to working with special device types such as Multi-Function Devices (MFD) followed by video and audio device drivers.
By the end of this book, you’ll be able to write feature-rich device drivers and integrate them with some of the most complex Linux kernel frameworks, including V4L2 and ALSA for SoC.

Type
ebook
Category
publication date
2021-01-08
what you will learn

Explore and adopt Linux kernel helpers for locking, work deferral, and interrupt management
Understand the Regmap subsystem to manage memory accesses and work with the IRQ subsystem
Get to grips with the PCI subsystem and write reliable drivers for PCI devices
Write full multimedia device drivers using ALSA SoC and the V4L2 framework
Build power-aware device drivers using the kernel power management framework
Find out how to get the most out of miscellaneous kernel subsystems such as NVMEM and Watchdog

no of pages
646
duration
1292
key features
Stay up to date with the Linux PCI, ASoC, and V4L2 subsystems and write device drivers for them * Get to grips with the Linux kernel power management infrastructure * Adopt a practical approach to customizing your Linux environment using best practices * Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format
approach
Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts, practical examples, and self-assessment questions, you will begin with key concepts inherent to every driver development. The book also advances by offering step-by-step guidance towards more complex subsystems.
audience
This book is for embedded developers, Linux system engineers, and system programmers who want to explore Linux kernel frameworks and subsystems. C programming skills and a basic understanding of driver development are necessary to get started with this book.
meta description
Master the art of developing customized device drivers for your embedded Linux systems
short description
Linux is a fast-growing OS shipped with around 80 percent of the embedded and connected devices around the world. With its improved support for a range of devices, the demand for embedded developers is high. This book offers up-to-date coverage of the complex Linux Kernel framework to help you ease strategic technology decision-making and reduce development efforts.
subtitle
Write custom device drivers to support computer peripherals in Linux operating systems
keywords
Linux kernel development, Linux book, Linux kernel drivers, Linux Embedded systems, Linux Kernel internals, Kernel Development, Linux driver development
Product ISBN
9781789342048