Direct Memory Access (DMA) Implementation in Linux Device Drivers

DMA enables peripherals to transfer data directly between memory and hardware registers without CPU intervention. In Linux, DMA operations replace CPU-driven data writes to device registers, such as SPI_DATA for SPI communication, shifting from writel(data, SPI_DATA) to automated buffer transfers. Key considerations include address handling: CP ...

Posted on Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0000 by chet23