Re: DT Query on "New Compatible vs New Property"

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On 12/12/2023 18:45, Nikunj Kela wrote:
> We are abstracting some resources(ex. clocks) under new firmware on an 
> existing platform therefore need to make changes in certain drivers to 
> work with that firmware. We need to make a distinction between two 
> different variants of the FW. In one case, some resources will be 
> abstracted while in other case, they won't be abstracted. My query is - 
> "should we define a new compatible string for the variant with 
> abstracted resources(in FW) or we should add a new DT property keeping 
> the compatible same?"

Hi,

Usually change in the interface or behavior warrants new compatible.
Property would be suitable if the same device, e.g. same SoC component
with same FW, was configured differently on different boards.

Best regards,
Krzysztof





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