Re: [PATCH v5 04/16] dt-bindings: imx6q-pcie: Add linux,pci-domain as required for iMX8MQ

From: Krzysztof Kozlowski
Date: Sun Dec 24 2023 - 04:02:47 EST


On 24/12/2023 05:29, Frank Li wrote:
> On Sat, Dec 23, 2023 at 07:40:28PM +0100, Krzysztof Kozlowski wrote:
>> On 20/12/2023 22:36, Frank Li wrote:
>>> iMX8MQ have two pci controllers. Adds "linux,pci-domain" as required
>>> proptery for iMX8MQ to indicate pci controller index.
>>
>>
>> Why it has to be required? Everything will work fine if skipped.
>> Otherwise please provide reason why it must be *required*.
>
> Next patch will use "linux,pci-domain" as PCI slot ID, instead compared
> with hard code register address.
>
> The below code will be removed.
>
> - if (dbi_base->start == IMX8MQ_PCIE2_BASE_ADDR)
> - imx6_pcie->controller_id = 1;
>
>
> when there are more than 2 controller, this compare logic will become
> complex.
>
> So after next patch, "linux,pci-domain" will be required.

Nothing in commit msg explains this. Why you cannot use some
auto-incremented values when this is missing?

Best regards,
Krzysztof