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suresh.perumal 06-21-2010 09:49 AM

what info to be considered from given data sheet while writing driver program.
 
hello,

i wanted to learn writing driver program in linux environment.

i want to start this from scratch,

what are the info's to be considered from given datasheet when we start writing driver program for the given device.

expecting a positive response and encouragement.

Thanks & Regards,
Suresh

nini09 06-22-2010 03:50 PM

How does CPU communicate with chip?

pixellany 06-22-2010 04:49 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Linux-Device-D.../dp/0596005903

I think you need to give us some information on what device you are writing a driver for.

pixellany 06-23-2010 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suresh.perumal
expecting a positive response and encouragement.

Gosh---you were here at 9:16 this morning, but did not bother replying to our questions. Perhaps you decided you did not need our help after all......

fruttenboel 06-23-2010 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suresh.perumal (Post 4010270)
hello,

i wanted to learn writing driver program in linux environment.

i want to start this from scratch,

what are the info's to be considered from given datasheet when we start writing driver program for the given device.

expecting a positive response and encouragement.

Thanks & Regards,
Suresh

When I started programming the Zilog Z80, I learned the full Z80 technical manual by reading it twice.
When I switched to the Z8, I read the Z8 technical manual from cover to cover several times.
When I switched to 80x86 assembly language I read several books and manuals cover to cover. Several times. Plus of course the DOS manuals.
When I switched to Linux and Mocka I read several books on Modula-2 several times.

It will not be enough to read a few lines and then come up with the essence of a big circuit. You will need to study the material... REALLY study! Count on studying for monts on end before you can do anything meaningful.

suresh.perumal 06-24-2010 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixellany (Post 4012851)
Gosh---you were here at 9:16 this morning, but did not bother replying to our questions. Perhaps you decided you did not need our help after all......

i'm sorry for not repling...please excuse me.
i have started reading Building_Embedded_Linux_Systems to get idea about the drivers,

pixellany 06-24-2010 10:31 AM

great!!--good to hear from you, and good luck.

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