[PATCH v2 1/5] dt-bindings: mfd: maxim,max77759: add charger child node

Amit Sunil Dhamne amitsd at google.com
Wed Dec 24 11:07:38 PST 2025


Hi Krzysztof,

On 12/19/25 12:17 AM, Krzysztof Kozlowski wrote:
> On 18/12/2025 23:49, Amit Sunil Dhamne via B4 Relay wrote:
>> From: Amit Sunil Dhamne <amitsd at google.com>
>>
>> The Maxim MAX77759 MFD includes a charger function. Extend the max77759
>> binding to include the charger. Also, update the example to include
>> charger.
>>
>> Signed-off-by: Amit Sunil Dhamne <amitsd at google.com>
>> ---
>>  .../devicetree/bindings/mfd/maxim,max77759.yaml    | 33 ++++++++++++++++++++++
>>  1 file changed, 33 insertions(+)
>>
>> diff --git a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/mfd/maxim,max77759.yaml b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/mfd/maxim,max77759.yaml
>> index 525de9ab3c2b..1cffdf2e5776 100644
>> --- a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/mfd/maxim,max77759.yaml
>> +++ b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/mfd/maxim,max77759.yaml
>> @@ -37,6 +37,30 @@ properties:
>>    nvmem-0:
>>      $ref: /schemas/nvmem/maxim,max77759-nvmem.yaml
>>  
>> +  charger:
>> +    type: object
>> +    description: This is a dual input switch mode battery charger for portable
>> +      applications. It supports wired and wireless charging and can operate in
>> +      buck and boost mode.
>> +
>
> I do not see any improvements, so same comment: this should be folded
> into the parent.

I misunderstood the folding comment for merging the charger binding into
mfd.


> Please read DTS 101 slides or writing bindings or any other talks...

This gives a lot more context. Thanks for the pointer. I also reviewed a
few recently merged mfd (with charger being a cell) patches as well.

I realize that you're asking me to remove the charger node and re-anchor
its properties to the pmic mfd device. I will update it in the next
revision.


BR,

Amit

>
> Best regards,
> Krzysztof



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