Re: [PATCH v6 1/2] i2c: core: Add i2c_update_timeout() helper for dynamic transfer timeouts

From: Wolfram Sang

Date: Sat Aug 01 2026 - 17:04:14 EST


On Thu, Jul 30, 2026 at 10:23:46PM +0200, Wolfram Sang wrote:
>
> > Given the feedback so far, would maintainers prefer that if i drop the core
> > helper entirely and keep the dynamic timeout calculation local to the
> > qcom-geni driver or should we continue exploring an opt-in core-based
> > approach?
>
> Well, I suggested a potential way in my last mail (Kconfig option). So,
> what do you think about it? Does it handle your use case?

Another bit which may be important for you: there is currently a patch
set under discussion [1] to allow changing bus speeds dynamically. You
probably want to base your work on top of it and/or help getting it
discussed?

Happy hacking!

[1] https://lore.kernel.org/all/20260719-i2c-mux-v12-0-a5010d623a57@xxxxxxxxx/


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