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Subject: RE: [PATCH v2 1/5] dt-bindings: rtc: add bindings for i.MX53 SRTC
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Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:05:14 +0000
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>From: Fabio Estevam [mailto:festevam@gmail.com]
>Sent: Dienstag, 12. Dezember 2017 00:08
>Hi Patrick,
>
Hi Fabio,
>On Mon, Dec 11, 2017 at 5:08 AM, Patrick Brünn <P.Bruenn@beckhoff.com>
>wrote:
>
>>>rtc@...
>>>
>> The rtc for which this series adds support is embedded within a function
>block called
>> "Secure Real Time Clock". This driver doesn't utilize all of the hardware
>features by
>> now. But maybe someone else wants to extend the functionalities, later.
>> For that possibility I wanted to name the node "srtc". Should I still change
>this?
>>
>> I believe you have a much better understanding of what should be done
>here. I don't
>> want to argue with you, just thought you might not had that information. So
>if I am
>> wrong just tell me and I will change it without further "complaining".
>
>From the Devicetree Specification document:
>
>"Generic Names Recommendation
>
>The name of a node should be somewhat generic, reflecting the function
>of the device and not its precise program-
>ming model. If appropriate, the name should be one of the following choices:
>...
>rtc
>"
>
>So better use 'rtc' as suggested by Rob.

Thanks for this clarification. I will wait a few days for more comments on the rest of the driver and then send a v4.

Regards, Patrick
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