Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:56:10 +0200 | Subject | Re: [PATCH v1 2/2] dt-bindings: extcon: Add Realtek DHC RTD SoC Type-C | From | Krzysztof Kozlowski <> |
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On 24/08/2023 11:23, Stanley Chang[昌育德] wrote: >>> >>>>> >>>>> And I will add “connector” to the title. >>>>> title: Realtek DHC RTD SoCs USB Type-C Connector detection >>>> >>>> So usb... >>> >>> I refer to this binding, and it is in folder bindings/extcon. >>> docs/devicetree/bindings/extcon/extcon-usbc-cros-ec.yaml >>> Title: ChromeOS EC USB Type-C Cable and Accessory Detection >> >> So maybe it should be moved as well? >> >> extcon is a Linux framework. If you think extcon is a type of hardware, then >> please tell me what it is exactly. Please define it. And then I wonder why the >> name "extcon" is anyhow connected to Type-C USB. >> > > Well, from my point of view. extcon stands for External Connector.
For connectors we have separate directory - connector. So no, it is not an external connector.
Anyway type "external connector" to Wikipedia or some hardware manufacturer website and find me examples of such hardware. It does not exist.
> HDMI connector, micro USB connector, type-c connector are all a kind of hardware, they are external connectors.
You did not write here bindings for connector...
> I think the Type-C connector is a kind of extcon.
There is no such thing as extcon. Otherwise please show me datasheets using this name. Show me Wikipedia article.
> Of course, I agree that Type-C is part of USB. > > So this binding can be usb or extcon, I don't think it is strictly restricted.
Best regards, Krzysztof
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