Re: [PATCH net-next v4 1/6] dt-bindings: net: hisilicon-femac-mdio: convert to YAML

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On 22/02/2024 13:43, Yang Xiwen via B4 Relay wrote:
> From: Yang Xiwen <forbidden405@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> For some FEMAC cores, MDIO bus is integrated to the MAC controller. So
> We don't have a dedicated MDIO bus clock.

Hm, this means you miss compatibles for these different cores.

> 
> Also due to the PHY reset procedure, it's required to manage all clocks
> and resets in the MAC controller driver. MAC controller clock can not be
> shared with MDIO bus node in dts.
> 
> Mark the clock optional to resolve this problem.

I don't understand how making clock optional solves this problem. Clock
is still there. Whether driver handles it, does not affect the binding.

Best regards,
Krzysztof





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