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Section outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to Linux Device Drivers (2 hours)

    • Overview of device drivers in Linux.
    • Types of drivers: Character, Block, Network drivers.
    • Linux kernel architecture and modules.

    Module 2: SPI & UART Protocol Basics (3 hours)

    • SPI Protocol: Master/Slave, Full Duplex Communication.
    • UART Basics: Asynchronous communication, baud rates, data bits.

    Module 3: Setting Up the Development Environment (2 hours)

    • Installing necessary tools: Compiler, Cross-Compiler, Kernel Source.
    • Device Tree Source (DTS) overview.
    • Compiling the Linux Kernel.
  • Module 4: Developing SPI Drivers in Linux (3 hours)

    • SPI Subsystem in the Linux kernel.
    • Writing a basic SPI device driver.
    • Working with device trees for SPI devices.

    Hands-on Lab: Writing a basic SPI driver.

    Module 5: SPI Transfers and Data Handling (2 hours)

    • SPI transactions and data transfers.
    • Writing read/write functions for SPI.
    • SPI Modes and timing considerations.

    Hands-on Lab: Implementing SPI communication.

    Module 6: Debugging SPI Drivers (2 hours)

    • Debugging tools: spidev, dmesg, trace.
    • Using spidev for driver testing.
  • Module 7: Developing UART Drivers in Linux (3 hours)

    • UART Subsystem in the Linux kernel.
    • Writing a basic UART driver.
    • Configuring device trees for UART peripherals.

    Hands-on Lab: Writing and configuring a basic UART driver.

    Module 8: UART Data Handling (2 hours)

    • Writing read/write functions for UART.
    • Configuring baud rates and parity bits.
    • Handling interrupts for data transmission.

    Hands-on Lab: Implementing UART communication in the kernel.

    Module 9: Debugging UART Drivers (2 hours)

    • Tools: Minicom, CU, Dmesg.
    • Error handling and debugging UART drivers.

    Hands-on Lab: Testing and debugging a UART driver with hardware.

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