Re: [PATCH v5 2/6] dt-bindings: ufs: qcom: Add ICE phandle

[Krzysztof Kozlowski]

On 04/04/2023 10:59, Abel Vesa wrote:
> On 23-04-04 07:41:55, Krzysztof Kozlowski wrote:
>> On 03/04/2023 22:05, Abel Vesa wrote:
>>> Starting with SM8550, the ICE will have its own devicetree node
>>> so add the qcom,ice property to reference it.
>>>
>>> Signed-off-by: Abel Vesa <abel.vesa@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>> ---
>>>
>>> The v4 is here:
>>> https://lore.kernel.org/all/20230327134734.3256974-4-abel.vesa@xxxxxxxxxx/
>>>
>>> Changes since v4:
>>>  * Added check for sm8550 compatible w.r.t. qcom,ice in order to enforce
>>>    it while making sure none of the other platforms are allowed to use it
>>
>> Why?
> 
> SM8550 will be the first platform to use the new DT bindings w.r.t ICE.

This I understand, but why other platforms cannot use it?

> 
>>
>> Also, this does not solve my previous question still.
> 
> Well, the clocks are not added for the a few platforms (which include
> SM8550). Same for 'ice' reg range.. So the only thing left is to
> enforce the qcom,ice property availability only for SM8550. I believe
> it solves the mutual exclusiveness of the "ice" reg range along with the
> clocks versus the qcom,ice property, by enforcing at compatible level.

Ah, I think I understand. That would work except I don't understand why
enforcing qcom,qce only for specific, new SoCs. Assuming it is a correct
hardware representation, we want it for everyone, don't we?

Best regards,
Krzysztof