October 2017
Intermediate to advanced
586 pages
14h 8m
English
Overview
Linux Device Drivers Development offers an in-depth exploration of custom driver development for the Linux kernel. You will learn to write, modify, and integrate device drivers for a variety of embedded systems. Covering the latest Linux kernel technologies and techniques, this book will equip you with the expertise to interact with hardware and optimize system performance effectively.
What this Book will help me do
- Create efficient custom device drivers tailored for various hardware subsystems like GPIO, I2C, and SPI.
- Master Linux kernel memory management, interrupt handling, and DMA for robust driver design.
- Utilize advanced frameworks such as the IIO and Regmap API for specialized device development.
- Understand and implement the device tree structure to support hardware configuration specifics.
- Develop practical driver solutions for embedded systems with hands-on examples and clear explanations.
Author(s)
John Madieu is a seasoned embedded software engineer specializing in Linux kernel development. With over a decade of experience working on consumer and industrial embedded systems, he has contributed to open-source projects and conducted workshops on Linux driver development. His friendly and practical teaching style aims to make complex concepts accessible to all learners.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for embedded systems engineers, aspiring Linux kernel developers, and tech enthusiasts looking to build expertise in device drivers. If you are familiar with core C programming and Linux basics but wish to create high-performing embedded systems, this resource is tailored for you. Even intermediate developers will find advanced topics insightful for their projects.