Re: [PATCH 01/12] dt-bindings: i3c: Add mipi-i3c-static-method to support SETAASA

From: Akhil R

Date: Thu Mar 19 2026 - 14:15:32 EST


On Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:14:41 +0100, Krzysztof Kozlowski wrote:
> On 19/03/2026 18:01, Akhil R wrote:
>>>
>>>> more than one method. It also cannot represent the vendor extensions (Bit 2)
>>>> cleanly. Would this be better if we use macros instead of raw numbers?
>>>
>>> Hoes does setting bit 2 differ from a string "vendor"?
>>
>> Okay, a string array would handle those cases.
>>
>> I am concerned if this can be a string array for the ACPI because the MIPI
>> specification defines the property differently. Would it be fine to deviate
>> from that specification in the ACPI? Or do you suggest to keep it as bitmap
>> for the ACPI and use strings in DT?
>
> We are not defining here a property for the ACPI. I don't suggest
> anything for ACPI.

Understood. I will wait for responses in the driver changes to determine what
works best. This property is primarily intended for the ACPI and if it does
not align with DT, I would prefer to drop this from the binding in the next
revision - if you agree.

Best Regards,
Akhil