Developing Device Drivers for NOR Flash, Voice Codecs, and EEPROMs in Embedded Systems
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https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.3759Keywords:
Embedded Systems, Device Drivers, NOR Flash, Voice Codecs HAL Architecture, Real-Time Audio, AI in Embedded Systems, Digital Twins, Secure FirmwareAbstract
Embedded systems rely on peripheral components like NOR Flash, Voice Codecs, and EEPROMs for functions like non-volatile storage, audio processing, and persistent data handling. This paper overviews the design, implementation, and performance aspects of device drivers for such peripherals by comparing three common models: bare-metal, RTOS-integrated, and hardware abstraction layer (HAL)-based ones. Experimental benchmarks show that HAL-based drivers register better latency, CPU usage, and power efficiency, yet remain portable across hardware platforms. Consolidating these results, we present a Unified Modular Driver Model (UMDM) that normalizes interfaces, eases integration, and improves scalability in sophisticated embedded contexts. The model enables modular upgrades, cross-platform reuse, and integration with next-generation toolchains. Other emerging trends like AI-driven driver optimization, firmware management with security, and digital twin-enabled validation are also explored in the book, with implications of how they can revolutionize driver development processes. With an integration of empirical findings, architectural evaluation, and vision-oriented thought leadership, this book offers both researchers and practitioners practical advice in developing efficient, sustainable, and future-proofed device drivers to suit the changing needs of contemporary embedded systems.
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