On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 11:53 AM Mugil Raj <dmugil2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hello All, > > [Dragos here you have a quick intro about me if you want, > https://lore.kernel.org/linux-iio/CAOgtOjMwnwsiXd8rPeGBBTVkZUeabQ5nLtPts2RQDDMc-TDgKA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx/] > > For GSoC'21 IIO project I would like to choose AD4695/AD4696 device > for implementing the driver. > I referred Analog Device, Inc.'s page that lists all drivers and > their kernel tree, but there is no existence of any compatible drivers > for this component. > > About AD4695: > - 16-Channel, 16-bit 500 kSPS SAR ADC > - "Recommended for New Designs" phase > - SPI digital output > - Datasheet in [1] > - Product overview in [2] > > Is there any other factor I should consider before choosing a component > to make a driver for? I would consider the "popularity" of the component, e.g. how many questions on SO or similar forums about the component, how many (broken, ugly, etc) drivers are floating around. > Do I go ahead with AD4695 in my > proposal? If yes, are there any recommendations/suggestions you'd like > to provide for a beginner indulging in making a kernel driver for such a > component? > > Thanks, > Mugil > > [1] https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/ad4695_4696.pdf > [2] https://www.analog.com/en/products/ad4695.html#product-overview -- With Best Regards, Andy Shevchenko
