Re: [PATCH 0/2] add AD8460 DAC driver

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On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 1:42 AM Mariel Tinaco <Mariel.Tinaco@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> The AD8460 is a 14-bit, high power +-40V 1A, high-speed DAC,
> with dual digital input modes, programmable supply current and
> fault monitoring and protection settings for output current,
> output voltage and junction temperature.
>
> The fault monitoring and shutdown protection features were
> supported in the earlier versions of the IIO driver but was
> scrapped due to uncertainties if the functionalities belong to
> the IIO driver. However, it would be best to implement it for
> the device's quality of life. I'd like to know if it's better
> suited as a stand-alone HWMON driver.
>
> The following are the configurable and readable parameters
> through SPI that could be implemented on the HWMON driver:
>   * An enable bit to arm/protect the device on overcurrent,
> overvoltage or overtemperature events. The device is shut down
> upon detection.
>   * A configurable range/threshold for voltage, current and
> temperature that raises alarm when exceeded while the device is
> armed.
>   * Flags that can be polled to raise alarm upon detection of
> overcurrent, overvoltage or overtemperature events, and apply
> additional protective measures.
>   * Programmable quiescent current (optional)
>   * Thermal monitoring is done by measuring voltage on TMP pin
> (unlikely to be included)
>

Adding myself to the cc: here since I'm interested to see what
Jonathan (or anyone else) has to say about the fault monitoring.





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