Re: [PATCH v1 14/15] dt-bindings: auxdisplay: Add Maxim MAX6958/6959

[Andy Shevchenko]

On Thu, Feb 08, 2024 at 05:50:51PM +0000, Conor Dooley wrote:
> On Thu, Feb 08, 2024 at 06:58:57PM +0200, Andy Shevchenko wrote:
> > Add initial device tree documentation for Maxim MAX6958/6959.
> 
> Why "initial"? Are there elements this display that you've not
> documented yet? 

s/documented/implemented/

There are features of the hardware that may need additional properties.

> > +title: MAX6958/6959 7-segment LED display controller with keyscan
> 
> > +properties:
> > +  compatible:
> > +    const: maxim,max6959
> 
> Where's the max6958's compatible? I don't see it in your driver either.

For now, see above, there is no need. Moreover, there is no need at all
as we have autodetection mechanism. I don't see why we should have two
compatible strings just for the sake of having them.

> It seems that the max6959 has some interrupt capabilities that are not
> available on the max6958, so a dedicated compatible seems suitable to
> me.

So, please clarify the DT's p.o.v. on the hardware that can be autodetected.
Do we need to still have different compatible strings? What for? I don't
see the need, sorry for my (silly) questions.

-- 
With Best Regards,
Andy Shevchenko