Re: [PATCH 1/3] dt-bindings: mmc: Add 'fixed-emmc-driver-type-hs{200,400}'

[Ulf Hansson]

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> > >
> > > One option to achieve a similar degree of flexibility by using an array
> > > OF property (instead of several u32 properties) would be to agree on a
> > > convention based on magic values, i.e. below DT one-liner could be an
> > > example of providing solely the "fixed-emmc-driver-type-hs200" value
> > > (based on the agreement that 0xFF values are discarded by the driver):
> > >
> > >     fixed-emmc-driver-type = <0xFF 0x1 0xFF>;
> >
> > I don't understand why you have 3 values instead of 2.
>
> Because he sketches maximum flexibility here. Have a non-HS (default)
> value, one for HS200, and one for HS400:
>
>         fixed-emmc-driver-type = <[default] [HS200] [HS400]>;
>
> > I would just use -1 if you want to ignore an entry. If that's the common
>
> '-1' sounds good to me, too.
>
> > case, then I'd stick with what you originally proposed. If rare, then I
> > think an array is the better route.
>
> What I have seen so far: setting drive strength alone is more on the
> rare side. Setting specific values for default and HS200/400 seems even
> more rare to me. With this patchset, it is the first time I hear about
> it.
>
> Yet, my experience might be a bit limited, maybe others (Hi Ulf! ;)) can add
> their views, too?

My experience in this field is quite limited. No input from me, sorry.

Kind regards
Uffe