u-boot/doc/README.bloblist

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3 Blob Lists - bloblist
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9 A bloblist provides a way to store collections of binary information (blobs) in
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18 The bloblist is created when the first U-Boot component runs (often SPL,
20 can be accessed as needed. This provides a way to transfer state from one part
24 can be passed through to SPL and U-Boot proper, which can print a message
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40 Each blob has a tag which is a 32-bit number. This uniquely identifies the
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48 There is normally only one bloblist in U-Boot. Since a bloblist can store
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65 When a part of U-Boot is about to jump to the next part, it can 'finish' the
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77 passing information between U-Boot parts.
82 12-Aug-2018