Re: [PATCH v2 1/3] i2c: cadence: Handle > 252 byte transfers

[Harini Katakam]

Hi,

On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 11:11 AM, rajeev kumar
<rajeevkumar.linux@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 6:05 PM, Harini Katakam <harinik@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> The I2C controller sends a NACK to the slave when transfer size register
>> reaches zero, irrespective of the hold bit. So, in order to handle transfers
>> greater than 252 bytes, the transfer size register has to be maintained at a
>> value >= 1. This patch implements the same.
>
> Why 252 Bytes ?  Is it word allign or what ?
>

It is the maximum transfer size that can be written that is a multiple of
the data interrupt (this occurs when the fifo has 14 bytes).
I will include an explanation in driver as well.

Regards,
Harini
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