Mainline Linux on AmLogic SoCs - Challenges and Benefits

Explore the challenges and benefits of pushing support for AmLogic SoCs upstream in the mainline Linux kernel in this informative conference talk. Delve into the hardware architecture of these inexpensive set-top box chips, which offer 4K H.265/VP9 video decoding and open-source Linux kernel and U-boot releases. Understand the Linux upstreaming decisions and constraints, and learn about future development plans aimed at providing a complete experience with an upstream Linux kernel. Gain insights into topics such as the initial state of the art, various AmLogic models, driver integration, video display and decoding, and community involvement. Presented by Neil Armstrong, an experienced Embedded Linux Engineer from BayLibre, this talk offers valuable knowledge for those interested in Linux development on AmLogic SoCs.

Introduction
Initial State of the Art
AmLogic 805
AmLogic S9O5
AmLogic S9O12
Wettech board
AmLogic support
State of the art
Advanced drivers
Git repository
Devfs
A permutation
A common protocol
Legacy protocol
AmLogic IP
MC SGI Driver
Integration
Driver
Video Display
Video Overlay
HDMI IP
DMM Plane
SPD
Video Decoder
Community
Hackers
Driver updates