Re: [PATCH] media: i2c: ov7740: implement get_mbus_config

[Sakari Ailus <sakari.ailus@linux.intel.com>]

On Wed, Nov 03, 2021 at 12:39:52PM +0000, Eugen.Hristev@microchip.com wrote:
> On 11/3/21 10:08 AM, Sakari Ailus wrote:
> > Hi Eugen,
> > 
> > Thanks for the patch.
> > 
> > On Tue, Nov 02, 2021 at 05:30:08PM +0200, Eugen Hristev wrote:
> >> Implement the get_mbus_config callback.
> >> ov7740 is a parallel sensor, and according to datasheet, the register
> >> REG12 controls the CCIR656 mode. This register is written to 0 in yuyv mode.
> >> According to REG12[5] , CCIR656 mode, the behavior is:
> >> CCIR656: disabled
> >> REG28 controls the polarity of the signals. This register is unused.
> >> The default behavior is then:
> >> HSYNC polarity : positive
> >> VSYNC polarity : positive
> >> HREF polarity: positive
> >>
> > 
> > Doesn't the receiver driver get this information from DT?
> > 
> 
> Hi Sakari,
> 
> This patch comes as a result of my discussions with Jacopo, he advised 
> to get mbus configuration via the get_mbus_config . I agree that this 
> information can be taken from DT as you said.
> In the end , my understanding is that get_mbus_config should be used 
> only for runtime configuration which can change.
> Thus, if all this information is static, then, I will proceed with 
> obtaining it from DT, and you can disregard this patch, as it is not useful.

Yes, please.

Getting this from DT is preferred if no dynamic configuration is needed.

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Sakari Ailus