The Path to Mainline for NPU Drivers in Linux Kernel
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Learn about the path to mainstreaming Neural Processing Unit (NPU) drivers in the Linux kernel through this 24-minute technical talk. Explore the challenges faced by companies using out-of-tree kernel drivers and closed source userspace stacks from IP vendors, drawing parallels to the GPU driver landscape from 5 years ago. Discover existing solutions for upstreaming NPU drivers to the Linux kernel, enabling companies to seamlessly adopt the latest kernels in their products while integrating user-space drivers within the standard Linux ecosystem.
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MAD24 407 The path to mainline for NPU drivers
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