diff --git a/drivers/Kconfig b/drivers/Kconfig
index 505c676fa9c7..61b6e245c052 100644
--- a/drivers/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/Kconfig
@@ -152,6 +152,8 @@ source "drivers/remoteproc/Kconfig"
 
 source "drivers/rpmsg/Kconfig"
 
+source "drivers/soundwire/Kconfig"
+
 source "drivers/soc/Kconfig"
 
 source "drivers/devfreq/Kconfig"
diff --git a/drivers/Makefile b/drivers/Makefile
index d90fdc413648..39c032f8abf3 100644
--- a/drivers/Makefile
+++ b/drivers/Makefile
@@ -154,6 +154,7 @@ obj-$(CONFIG_MAILBOX)		+= mailbox/
 obj-$(CONFIG_HWSPINLOCK)	+= hwspinlock/
 obj-$(CONFIG_REMOTEPROC)	+= remoteproc/
 obj-$(CONFIG_RPMSG)		+= rpmsg/
+obj-$(CONFIG_SOUNDWIRE)		+= soundwire/
 
 # Virtualization drivers
 obj-$(CONFIG_VIRT_DRIVERS)	+= virt/
diff --git a/drivers/soundwire/Kconfig b/drivers/soundwire/Kconfig
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..71f19f45dc16
--- /dev/null
+++ b/drivers/soundwire/Kconfig
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+#
+# SoundWire subsystem configuration
+#
+
+menuconfig SOUNDWIRE
+	bool "SoundWire support"
+	---help---
+	  SoundWire is a 2-Pin interface with data and clock line ratified
+	  by the MIPI Alliance. SoundWire is used for transporting data
+	  typically related to audio functions. SoundWire interface is
+	  optimized to integrate audio devices in mobile or mobile inspired
+	  systems
+
+if SOUNDWIRE
+
+comment "SoundWire Devices"
+
+config SOUNDWIRE_BUS
+	tristate
+
+endif
diff --git a/drivers/soundwire/Makefile b/drivers/soundwire/Makefile
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..d1281def7662
--- /dev/null
+++ b/drivers/soundwire/Makefile
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+#
+# Makefile for soundwire core
+#
+
+#Bus Objs
+soundwire-bus-objs := bus_type.o
+obj-$(CONFIG_SOUNDWIRE_BUS) += soundwire-bus.o
diff --git a/drivers/soundwire/bus.h b/drivers/soundwire/bus.h
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..9b3dca95a098
--- /dev/null
+++ b/drivers/soundwire/bus.h
@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+/*
+ *  This file is provided under a dual BSD/GPLv2 license.  When using or
+ *  redistributing this file, you may do so under either license.
+ *
+ *  SPDX-License-Identifier: (GPL-2.0 OR BSD-3-Clause)
+ *
+ *  GPL LICENSE SUMMARY
+ *
+ *  Copyright(c) 2015-17 Intel Corporation.
+ *
+ *  This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ *  it under the terms of version 2 of the GNU General Public License as
+ *  published by the Free Software Foundation.
+ *
+ *  This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
+ *  WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ *  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU
+ *  General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ *  BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ *  Copyright(c) 2015-17 Intel Corporation.
+ *
+ *  Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ *  modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ *  are met:
+ *
+ *    * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *      notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *    * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *      notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *      the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *      distribution.
+ *    * Neither the name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+ *      contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *      from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ *  THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ *  "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *  LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ *  A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ *  OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ *  SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *  LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ *  DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ *  THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ *  (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ *  OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ */
+
+#ifndef __SDW_BUS_H
+#define __SDW_BUS_H
+
+#include <linux/init.h>
+#include <linux/device.h>
+#include <linux/module.h>
+#include <linux/mod_devicetable.h>
+#include <linux/acpi.h>
+#include <linux/soundwire/sdw.h>
+
+int sdw_slave_modalias(const struct sdw_slave *slave, char *buf, size_t size);
+
+#endif /* __SDW_BUS_H */
diff --git a/drivers/soundwire/bus_type.c b/drivers/soundwire/bus_type.c
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..3e97a8284871
--- /dev/null
+++ b/drivers/soundwire/bus_type.c
@@ -0,0 +1,227 @@
+/*
+ *  This file is provided under a dual BSD/GPLv2 license.  When using or
+ *  redistributing this file, you may do so under either license.
+ *
+ *  SPDX-License-Identifier: (GPL-2.0 OR BSD-3-Clause)
+ *
+ *  GPL LICENSE SUMMARY
+ *
+ *  Copyright(c) 2015-17 Intel Corporation.
+ *
+ *  This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ *  it under the terms of version 2 of the GNU General Public License as
+ *  published by the Free Software Foundation.
+ *
+ *  This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
+ *  WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ *  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU
+ *  General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ *  BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ *  Copyright(c) 2015-17 Intel Corporation.
+ *
+ *  Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ *  modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ *  are met:
+ *
+ *    * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *      notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *    * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *      notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *      the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *      distribution.
+ *    * Neither the name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+ *      contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *      from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ *  THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ *  "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *  LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ *  A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ *  OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ *  SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *  LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ *  DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ *  THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ *  (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ *  OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ */
+
+#include <linux/device.h>
+#include <linux/pm_domain.h>
+#include <linux/soundwire/sdw.h>
+#include "bus.h"
+
+/**
+ * sdw_get_device_id: find the matching SoundWire device id
+ *
+ * @slave: SoundWire Slave Device
+ * @drv: SoundWire Slave Driver
+ *
+ * The match is done by comparing the mfg_id and part_id from the
+ * struct sdw_device_id. class_id is unused, as it is a placeholder
+ * in MIPI Spec.
+ */
+static const struct sdw_device_id *
+sdw_get_device_id(struct sdw_slave *slave, struct sdw_driver *drv)
+{
+	const struct sdw_device_id *id = drv->id_table;
+
+	while (id && id->mfg_id) {
+		if (slave->id.mfg_id == id->mfg_id &&
+		    slave->id.part_id == id->part_id)
+			return id;
+		id++;
+	}
+
+	return NULL;
+}
+
+static int sdw_bus_match(struct device *dev, struct device_driver *ddrv)
+{
+	struct sdw_slave *slave = dev_to_sdw_dev(dev);
+	struct sdw_driver *drv = drv_to_sdw_driver(ddrv);
+
+	return !!sdw_get_device_id(slave, drv);
+}
+
+int sdw_slave_modalias(const struct sdw_slave *slave, char *buf, size_t size)
+{
+	/* modalias is sdw:m<mfg_id>p<part_id> */
+
+	return snprintf(buf, size, "sdw:m%04Xp%04X\n",
+			slave->id.mfg_id, slave->id.part_id);
+}
+
+static int sdw_uevent(struct device *dev, struct kobj_uevent_env *env)
+{
+	struct sdw_slave *slave = dev_to_sdw_dev(dev);
+	char modalias[32];
+
+	sdw_slave_modalias(slave, modalias, sizeof(modalias));
+
+	if (add_uevent_var(env, "MODALIAS=%s", modalias))
+		return -ENOMEM;
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+struct bus_type sdw_bus_type = {
+	.name = "soundwire",
+	.match = sdw_bus_match,
+	.uevent = sdw_uevent,
+};
+EXPORT_SYMBOL(sdw_bus_type);
+
+static int sdw_drv_probe(struct device *dev)
+{
+	struct sdw_slave *slave = dev_to_sdw_dev(dev);
+	struct sdw_driver *drv = drv_to_sdw_driver(dev->driver);
+	const struct sdw_device_id *id;
+	int ret;
+
+	id = sdw_get_device_id(slave, drv);
+	if (!id)
+		return -ENODEV;
+
+	/*
+	 * attach to power domain but don't turn on (last arg)
+	 */
+	ret = dev_pm_domain_attach(dev, false);
+	if (ret) {
+		dev_err(dev, "Failed to attach PM domain: %d\n", ret);
+		return ret;
+	}
+
+	ret = drv->probe(slave, id);
+	if (ret) {
+		dev_err(dev, "Probe of %s failed: %d\n", drv->name, ret);
+		dev_pm_domain_detach(dev, false);
+		return ret;
+	}
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int sdw_drv_remove(struct device *dev)
+{
+	struct sdw_slave *slave = dev_to_sdw_dev(dev);
+	struct sdw_driver *drv = drv_to_sdw_driver(dev->driver);
+	int ret = 0;
+
+	if (drv->remove)
+		ret = drv->remove(slave);
+
+	dev_pm_domain_detach(dev, false);
+
+	return ret;
+}
+
+static void sdw_drv_shutdown(struct device *dev)
+{
+	struct sdw_slave *slave = dev_to_sdw_dev(dev);
+	struct sdw_driver *drv = drv_to_sdw_driver(dev->driver);
+
+	if (drv->shutdown)
+		drv->shutdown(slave);
+}
+
+/**
+ * __sdw_register_driver - register a SoundWire Slave driver
+ *
+ * @drv: driver to register
+ * @owner: owning module/driver
+ *
+ * Return: zero on success, else a negative error code.
+ */
+int __sdw_register_driver(struct sdw_driver *drv, struct module *owner)
+{
+	drv->driver.bus = &sdw_bus_type;
+
+	if (!drv->probe) {
+		pr_err("driver %s didn't provide SDW probe routine\n",
+							drv->name);
+		return -EINVAL;
+	}
+
+	drv->driver.owner = owner;
+	drv->driver.probe = sdw_drv_probe;
+
+	if (drv->remove)
+		drv->driver.remove = sdw_drv_remove;
+
+	if (drv->shutdown)
+		drv->driver.shutdown = sdw_drv_shutdown;
+
+	return driver_register(&drv->driver);
+}
+EXPORT_SYMBOL(__sdw_register_driver);
+
+/*
+ * sdw_unregister_driver: unregisters the SoundWire Slave driver
+ *
+ * @drv: driver to unregister
+ */
+void sdw_unregister_driver(struct sdw_driver *drv)
+{
+	driver_unregister(&drv->driver);
+}
+EXPORT_SYMBOL(sdw_unregister_driver);
+
+static int __init sdw_bus_init(void)
+{
+	return bus_register(&sdw_bus_type);
+}
+
+static void __exit sdw_bus_exit(void)
+{
+	bus_unregister(&sdw_bus_type);
+}
+
+postcore_initcall(sdw_bus_init);
+module_exit(sdw_bus_exit);
+
+MODULE_DESCRIPTION("SoundWire bus");
+MODULE_LICENSE("Dual BSD/GPL");
diff --git a/include/linux/mod_devicetable.h b/include/linux/mod_devicetable.h
index 694cebb50f72..316d11f2d264 100644
--- a/include/linux/mod_devicetable.h
+++ b/include/linux/mod_devicetable.h
@@ -228,6 +228,12 @@ struct hda_device_id {
 	unsigned long driver_data;
 };
 
+struct sdw_device_id {
+	__u16 mfg_id;
+	__u16 part_id;
+	kernel_ulong_t driver_data;
+};
+
 /*
  * Struct used for matching a device
  */
diff --git a/include/linux/soundwire/sdw.h b/include/linux/soundwire/sdw.h
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..1be63d5538fe
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/linux/soundwire/sdw.h
@@ -0,0 +1,173 @@
+/*
+ *  This file is provided under a dual BSD/GPLv2 license.  When using or
+ *  redistributing this file, you may do so under either license.
+ *
+ *  SPDX-License-Identifier: (GPL-2.0 OR BSD-3-Clause)
+ *
+ *  GPL LICENSE SUMMARY
+ *
+ *  Copyright(c) 2015-17 Intel Corporation.
+ *
+ *  This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ *  it under the terms of version 2 of the GNU General Public License as
+ *  published by the Free Software Foundation.
+ *
+ *  This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
+ *  WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ *  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU
+ *  General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ *  BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ *  Copyright(c) 2015-17 Intel Corporation.
+ *
+ *  Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ *  modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ *  are met:
+ *
+ *    * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *      notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *    * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *      notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *      the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *      distribution.
+ *    * Neither the name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+ *      contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *      from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ *  THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ *  "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *  LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ *  A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ *  OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ *  SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *  LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ *  DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ *  THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ *  (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ *  OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ */
+
+#ifndef __SOUNDWIRE_H
+#define __SOUNDWIRE_H
+
+#include <linux/device.h>
+#include <linux/mod_devicetable.h>
+
+struct sdw_bus;
+struct sdw_slave;
+
+#define SDW_MAX_DEVICES			11
+
+/**
+ * enum sdw_slave_status: Slave status
+ *
+ * @SDW_SLAVE_UNATTACHED: Slave is not attached with the bus.
+ * @SDW_SLAVE_ATTACHED: Slave is attached with bus.
+ * @SDW_SLAVE_ALERT: Some alert condition on the Slave
+ * @SDW_SLAVE_RESERVED: Reserved for future use
+ */
+enum sdw_slave_status {
+	SDW_SLAVE_UNATTACHED = 0,
+	SDW_SLAVE_ATTACHED = 1,
+	SDW_SLAVE_ALERT = 2,
+	SDW_SLAVE_RESERVED = 3,
+};
+
+/*
+ * SDW Slave Structures and APIs
+ */
+
+/**
+ * struct sdw_slave_id: Slave ID
+ *
+ * @mfg_id: MIPI Manufacturer ID
+ * @part_id: Device Part ID
+ * @class_id: MIPI Class ID, unused now.
+ * Currently a placeholder in MIPI SoundWire Spec
+ * @unique_id: Device unique ID
+ * @sdw_version: SDW version implemented
+ *
+ * The order of the IDs here does not follow the DisCo spec definitions
+ */
+struct sdw_slave_id {
+	__u16 mfg_id;
+	__u16 part_id;
+	__u8 class_id;
+	__u8 unique_id:4;
+	__u8 sdw_version:4;
+};
+
+/**
+ * struct sdw_slave: SoundWire Slave
+ *
+ * @id: MIPI device ID
+ * @dev: Linux device
+ * @status: Status reported by the Slave
+ * @bus: Bus handle
+ * @node: node for bus list
+ * @dev_num: Device Number assigned by Bus
+ */
+struct sdw_slave {
+	struct sdw_slave_id id;
+	struct device dev;
+	enum sdw_slave_status status;
+	struct sdw_bus *bus;
+	struct list_head node;
+	u16 dev_num;
+};
+
+#define dev_to_sdw_dev(_dev) container_of(_dev, struct sdw_slave, dev)
+
+extern struct bus_type sdw_bus_type;
+
+struct sdw_driver {
+	const char *name;
+
+	int (*probe)(struct sdw_slave *sdw,
+			const struct sdw_device_id *id);
+	int (*remove)(struct sdw_slave *sdw);
+	void (*shutdown)(struct sdw_slave *sdw);
+
+	const struct sdw_device_id *id_table;
+	const struct sdw_slave_ops *ops;
+
+	struct device_driver driver;
+};
+
+#define SDW_SLAVE_ENTRY(_mfg_id, _part_id, _drv_data) \
+	{ .mfg_id = (_mfg_id), .part_id = (_part_id), \
+	  .driver_data = (unsigned long)(_drv_data) }
+
+#define drv_to_sdw_driver(_drv) container_of(_drv, struct sdw_driver, driver)
+
+#define sdw_register_driver(drv) \
+	__sdw_register_driver(drv, THIS_MODULE)
+
+int __sdw_register_driver(struct sdw_driver *drv, struct module *);
+void sdw_unregister_driver(struct sdw_driver *drv);
+
+/*
+ * SDW master structures and APIs
+ */
+
+/**
+ * struct sdw_bus: SoundWire bus
+ *
+ * @dev: Master linux device
+ * @link_id: Link id number, can be 0 to N, unique for each Master
+ * @slaves: list of Slaves on this bus
+ * @assigned: Bitmap for Slave device numbers.
+ * Bit set implies used number, bit clear implies unused number.
+ * @bus_lock: bus lock
+ */
+struct sdw_bus {
+	struct device *dev;
+	unsigned int link_id;
+	struct list_head slaves;
+	DECLARE_BITMAP(assigned, SDW_MAX_DEVICES);
+	struct mutex bus_lock;
+};
+
+#endif /* __SOUNDWIRE_H */
diff --git a/scripts/mod/devicetable-offsets.c b/scripts/mod/devicetable-offsets.c
index e4d90e50f6fe..f23c08eb5c94 100644
--- a/scripts/mod/devicetable-offsets.c
+++ b/scripts/mod/devicetable-offsets.c
@@ -202,6 +202,10 @@ int main(void)
 	DEVID_FIELD(hda_device_id, rev_id);
 	DEVID_FIELD(hda_device_id, api_version);
 
+	DEVID(sdw_device_id);
+	DEVID_FIELD(sdw_device_id, mfg_id);
+	DEVID_FIELD(sdw_device_id, part_id);
+
 	DEVID(fsl_mc_device_id);
 	DEVID_FIELD(fsl_mc_device_id, vendor);
 	DEVID_FIELD(fsl_mc_device_id, obj_type);
diff --git a/scripts/mod/file2alias.c b/scripts/mod/file2alias.c
index 29d6699d5a06..cad556fe22d3 100644
--- a/scripts/mod/file2alias.c
+++ b/scripts/mod/file2alias.c
@@ -1289,6 +1289,21 @@ static int do_hda_entry(const char *filename, void *symval, char *alias)
 }
 ADD_TO_DEVTABLE("hdaudio", hda_device_id, do_hda_entry);
 
+/* Looks like: sdw:mNpN */
+static int do_sdw_entry(const char *filename, void *symval, char *alias)
+{
+	DEF_FIELD(symval, sdw_device_id, mfg_id);
+	DEF_FIELD(symval, sdw_device_id, part_id);
+
+	strcpy(alias, "sdw:");
+	ADD(alias, "m", mfg_id != 0, mfg_id);
+	ADD(alias, "p", part_id != 0, part_id);
+
+	add_wildcard(alias);
+	return 1;
+}
+ADD_TO_DEVTABLE("sdw", sdw_device_id, do_sdw_entry);
+
 /* Looks like: fsl-mc:vNdN */
 static int do_fsl_mc_entry(const char *filename, void *symval,
 			   char *alias)
