bluetooth: buf: Add a callback for freed buffer in rx pool
The Bluetooth data buffer API currently lacks a mechanism to notify when
a buffer is freed in the RX pool. This limitation forces HCI drivers to
adopt inefficient workarounds to manage buffer allocation.
HCI drivers face two suboptimal options:
- Blocking calls: Use bt_buf_get_rx with K_FOREVER, which blocks the
execution context until a buffer becomes available.
- Polling: Repeatedly call bt_buf_get_rx with K_NO_WAIT, which increases
CPU load and reduces efficiency.
This commit introduces a callback mechanism that is triggered each time
a buffer is freed in the RX pool. With this feature, HCI drivers can:
- Call bt_buf_get_rx with K_NO_WAIT.
- Wait for the callback notification if a NULL buffer is returned,
avoiding unnecessary polling.
The new callback improves efficiency by enabling event-driven behavior
for buffer management, reducing CPU overhead while maintaining
responsiveness.
Signed-off-by:
Pavel Vasilyev <pavel.vasilyev@nordicsemi.no>
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