On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 2:51 PM, <jic23@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > utkarsh.gupta@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: >> >> Hello, >> I am looking at implementing FXOS8700 driver, which consists of an >> accelerometer and magnetometer, into the linux kernel 4.0. This device can >> function independently as accel and magnetometer however it has been >> recommended to implement it as one driver in order to achieve consistency >> and synchronized functionality of both modules. >> Please advice on whether this driver could be implemented as >> accel_magnetometer combined driver in a separate folder in iio? Or should >> this be implemented as separate accel and magnetometer modules in their >> corresponding existing folders in iio? > > > Hi, Just been reading the datasheet over lunch. This is a bit more > interesting than the usual approach of simply putting two bits of silicon > into one package, and the two sensors are tightly coupled. > As such it's similar to the full IMUs such as the ADIS16400 and similar. > Anyhow, definitely a unified driver. Location wise, I'm tempted to suggest > we rename the IMU directory as 'combined' or something similar and drop > all properly integrated multiple sensor devices in there. s/combined/combo would be better. Daniel. -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-iio" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
