+
+    def begin_transaction(self):
+        """Begin the SPI transaction by locking, configuring, and setting Chip Select
+        """
+        while not self._spi.try_lock():
+            pass
+        self._spi.configure(
+            baudrate=self._frequency, polarity=self._polarity, phase=self._phase
+        )
+        self._chip_select.value = False
+
+    def end_transaction(self):
+        """End the SPI transaction by unlocking and setting Chip Select
+        """
+        self._chip_select.value = True