[PATCH v12 1/4] PHY: Add function set_speed to generic PHY framework

[Loc Ho]

Hi,

>>>> >> >> This patch adds function set_speed to the generic PHY framework operation
>>>> >> >> structure. This function can be called to instruct the PHY underlying layer
>>>> >> >> at specified lane to configure for specified speed in hertz.
>>>> >> >
>>>> >> > why ? looks like clk_set_rate() is your friend here. Can you be more
>>>> >> > descriptive of the use case ? When will this be used ?
>>>> >> >
>>>> >>
>>>> >> The phy_set_speed is used to configure the operation speed of the PHY
>>>> >> at run-time. The clock interface in general is used to configure the
>>>> >> clock input to the IP. I don't believe they are the same thing. Maybe
>>>> >> it will be clear in my response to your second email
>>>> >
>>>> > The problem with this is that you end up adding SATA-specific details to
>>>> > something which is supposed to be generic.
>>>>
>>>> Setting the operation speed is pretty generic from an interface point
>>>> of view. An generic multi-purpose PHY can support multiple speed. If
>>>
>>> no it's not. Specially when you consider that your "speed" argument can
>>> be just about anything and depending on the underlying bus, it *will* be
>>> treated differently. Note that e.g. in OMAP devices the exact *same* PHY
>>> IP is used for PCIe, SATA and USB... now, let's assume for the sake of
>>> argument that we were to implement ->set_speed() in that environment,
>>> how do you plan to do that ? a 6MHz arguments isn't valid from USB stand
>>> point and could mean different things in PCIe or SATA.
>>>
>>
>> Correct me if I am wrong here. If the same PHY is used for PCIe, SATA,
>> and USB, would you not need to indicate what speed the PHY should be
>> operated at - unless the underlying IP magically negotiate and
>> configured automatically? If so, what about PHY isn't so intelligent?
>> How should you suggest that we handle these?
>>
>>>> the upper layer wish to operate at an specified speed (say for testing
>>>> purpose and etc), it can be allowed.
>>>
>>> anything for testing purposes, should be limited to test scenarios.
>>
>> Testing purpose is only one use case. Another use case is to limit the
>> speed so that I can confirm the driver actually works with various
>> speed of the device and handle correctly.
>>
>>>
>>>> > After negoatiation, don't you
>>>> > get any interrupt from your PHY indicating that link speed negotiation
>>>> > is done ? Or is that IRQ only on AHCI IP ?
>>>>
>>>> There is NO interrupt from the PHY. The IRQ is assoicated with the
>>>> AHCI IP. With SATA host flow, it starts off with an COMRESET to start
>>>> the link negotiation. At that point, it will poll for completion.
>>>>
>>>> Any other concerns?
>>>
>>> hey, calm down... just trying to prevent us from applying something
>>> which isn't truly generic and I don't think "->set_speed" is generic
>>> enough. The semantics of the "speed" argument won't be valid for all use
>>> cases.
>>>
>>> I can already see people using that to pass
>>> USB_SPEED_{LOW,FULL,HIGH,SUPER}, instead of actual speed numbers. We wil
>>> end up with a mess to handle from a PHY driver, specially in cases such
>>> as OMAP where, as mentioned above, the same IP is used for SATA, PCIe
>>> and USB3.
>>>
>>
>> This PHY isn't as "intelligent" as other PHY's. What would you suggest
>> as I need an method to indicate to the underlying PHY that I want to
>> operate at an specified speed?
>
> Sorry if I am pinging you guys too fast here. I am look from an
> solution and open to any solution in which it is acceptable for your
> original intent of the generic PHY framework. I understand that you
> don't believe set_speed is generic enough and may not apply to omap.
> Or if you prefer we can try changing the init function to take an
> initial MAX speed?
>

For the initial version, I will remove support for Gen1/Gen2 until we
come up with an solution. Then post patches that will address
individual errata's.

-Loc