Re: [PATCH 2/3] dt-bindings: i3c: Add Amlogic A9 I3C controller

From: Krzysztof Kozlowski

Date: Wed Oct 21 2026 - 02:29:20 EST


On 21/10/2026 07:38, Junyi Zhao wrote:
> Hi Krzysztof,
> thanks for your review.
>
> On 2026/10/19 14:00, Krzysztof Kozlowski wrote:
>> [ EXTERNAL EMAIL ]
>>
>> On 19/10/2026 07:34, Junyi Zhao via B4 Relay wrote:
>>> +properties:
>>> + compatible:
>>> + enum:
>>> + - amlogic,i3c-a9
>>> + - amlogic,i3c-ao-a9
>>
>> What is ao?
>
> AO is the Always-On domain on Amlogic SoCs (remains powered in suspend).
> I've documented it in the binding description.

Does that mean your a9 SoC has TWO I3C controller variants?

And what is btw the name of the SoC? A9? Then why is it at the end? Do
you see such pattern anywhere?

Best regards,
Krzysztof