Re: [PATCH 1/1] Add devices to spidev device tree compatibility list

[Fabien Lahoudere]

Hi,

On 30/09/16 19:35, Geert Uytterhoeven wrote:
> On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 12:15 PM, Fabien Lahoudere
> <fabien.lahoudere@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Entries are needed in the spidev ID list to configure configure it from a
> > device tree. Add entries for the following devices:
>
> > - "exar,xra1403" : a GPIO expander
>
> Looks like a suitable target for a drivers/gpio/ driver.
> Datasheet available at
> https://www.exar.com/product/interface/bridges/bridging-solutions/spi-gpio-expanders/xra1403

Good idea, however we have to measure impact of this change on the project.

Thanks

Fabien

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>
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