"Master Linux SPI Drivers — From Registers to DMA"
Go beyond theory. Build SPI drivers from scratch and integrate them with the Linux SPI framework — with hands-on projects that make you industry-ready.
Equip Yourself with the Skills Needed for Today’s Job Market
ROADMAP TO MASTER Linux SPI Drivers
Learning Outcomes
✅ Comfortability with writing a Low Level Driver from Scratch
✅ Indepth understanding of Key Concepts such as Device Model, Platform Drivers & Device Tree Binary (DTB)
✅ Comfortability with Linux SPI Framework
✅ Confortability with Linux DMA Engine
What does it include?
Complete Course Fees ₹ 5999
✅ In-depth Industry-oriented Topics on Linux SPI Drivers
✅ 8+ Challenges on Linux SPI Drivers
✅Linux DMA Engine
✅ Understand the Complete Flow from User Space to Low-Level Driver
✅ Write a Complete End-to-End Driver from Scratch
✅ Lifetime Private VIP Community
✅ Life-Time Access to the Course
Why is this Course Different?
Industry Focused Contents
Private Technical Community
In-depth Core-Topics
Industry Grade Hands-On Hardware
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✅ Linux Machine or Virtual Machine with atleast 8GB of RAM and Ubuntu 20.04 or Higher
✅ Beaglebone Black
✅ USB to TTL Converter
✅ Micro SD Card 4GB or higher
Pre-requisites for this Course?
✅ Good with C Programming
✅ Comfortable with Linux Environment
✅ Basic Linux Character Driver Knowledge
Detailed Content
BBB Set up & Character Driver Framework For SPI Driver
✅ Readying BBB for SPI Drivers
✅ Setting up the host environment
✅ Patching & Building the kernel
✅ Overview of SPI Protocol
✅ Character Driver Framework for Low Level SPI Driver
Exercises/Assignments
✅ Configure & build the kernel
✅ BBB Setup & booting up the board
✅ Develop the character driver framework for low level SPI driver
Low Level SPI Driver
✅Understanding the AM335x specific SPI registers
✅Understanding the flow for transferring the single byte
Exercises/Assignments
✅Write a low level SPI driver with loopback Understanding the AM335x specific SPI registers
✅ Understanding the flow for transferring the single byte
✅Exercises/Assignments
✅ Write a low level SPI driver with loopback
Linux Device Model-1 & Assignment Review
✅ Need for Linux Device Model
✅Role of Platform Drivers
✅Exercises/Assignments
✅Enhance the low level driver to use the platform bus
Linux Device Model - 2
✅ Need for Device Tree Binary (DTB)
✅Adding the device specific nodes in the device tree blob (DTB)
✅Exercises/Assignments
✅Enhance the driver to use the DTB
Linux SPI Framework
✅ SPI framework components
✅Registering SPI Client & Master driver
✅Understanding the SPI Client probing mechanism
✅Adding device specific nodes in the device tree
✅Exercises/Assignments
✅ Writing a Dummy SPI Client and Dummy Master
Integrating low level driver with framework & Assignment Review
✅ Integrating platform specific controller driver
✅ Integrating the Client Driver
✅ Exercises/Assignments
✅ Making suitable enteries in DTB for SPI Master & Client driver
✅ Testing the driver
SPI Driver with Linux DMA Engine
✅ Understanding the Linux DMA Engine
✅ Enhancing SPI driver to use DMA
✅ Exercises/Assignments
✅Enhance the driver to add the support for DMA
Assignment Review & Wrap Up
✅ Q&A
✅ Next Steps
Why You Should Learn Linux SPI Drivers?
Career Advancement
High Demand for Expertise
Deepens Understanding of Linux Kernel Internals
Contribution to Open Source
Adaptability to Multiple Platforms
Bridges the Gap Between Hardware & Software
Core Industry Based Topics Covered in this
Linux SPI Framework
Linux Device Model
Device Tree Binary (DTB)
Platform Drivers
SPI Client Driver
Accessing Peripheral Registers
SPI Master Driver
Linux DMA Engine
Work Queues
Peripheral Driver from Scratch
Reviews From Past Participants
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FAQ' s
1. How will I get the access to the Course?
You will be redirected to join the Whatsapp Group where all the information including the course link would be shared
2. I am completely new to Linux, Can I join?
Comfortability with Linux Environment, Basic Linux Drivers (Character Drivers) and Strong C Programming is a pre-requisite for this program. Its recommend to first learn the fundamentals and then register for this course. We would recommend Linux Rapid Mastery (LRM). Here are the details - https://funnels.embitude.co.in/lrm
3. How long do I have the access to recordings?
The Course recordings come with life-time access
4. If I have a doubt or question, how shall I ask?
You have the access to whatsapp community and get your doubt clarified there as well.
5. Will I be Job-Ready for Linux Device Drivers after Joining this Course?
Well, course participants have been able to secure the job in Top MNCs by completing this course. All you need is the discipline approach to the assignments. The contents covered in this training should be good to crack the interviews
6. When will I get the access to the courses?
The access to the courses would be granted within 24 hours of payment. You may reach out to us at info@embitude.in
7. I want to switch my career to Linux Driver Development, will this course help?
Absolutely, the covers the in-depth industry-oriented concepts in- depth. However, like any other technology, Linux is an ocean and needs constant up-skill and learning. You will be shared with complete roadmap for the same
8. What Hardware do I need for the board?
The course uses the Popular Beaglebone Black Board and participant need to purchase that