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Linux Kernel Development — Episode 6: Introduction to IIO

With the basics in place, the next step is exploring the Industrial I/O (IIO) subsystem.

This stage combines:

  • The anatomy of the iio_simple_dummy driver
  • Experiments with the iio_dummy module

The goal is to understand how sensor-related drivers are structured inside the kernel.

By studying the dummy driver, it becomes possible to identify:

  • How devices are registered
  • How data is exposed
  • How the subsystem is organized internally

The experimentation phase involves modifying and interacting with the dummy module, reinforcing the concepts introduced earlier.

This marks the transition from general kernel development concepts to a more specific domain within the kernel.

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