From: Sasha Levin <sashal@kernel.org>
To: patches@lists.linux.dev, stable@vger.kernel.org
Cc: Marcus Folkesson <marcus.folkesson@gmail.com>,
Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>,
Wim Van Sebroeck <wim@linux-watchdog.org>,
Sasha Levin <sashal@kernel.org>,
support.opensource@diasemi.com, linux-watchdog@vger.kernel.org
Subject: [PATCH AUTOSEL 6.6 2/6] watchdog: da9052_wdt: respect TWDMIN
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2025 07:50:06 -0400 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <20250604115011.209189-2-sashal@kernel.org> (raw)
In-Reply-To: <20250604115011.209189-1-sashal@kernel.org>
From: Marcus Folkesson <marcus.folkesson@gmail.com>
[ Upstream commit 325f510fcd9cda5a44bcb662b74ba4e3dabaca10 ]
We have to wait at least the minimium time for the watchdog window
(TWDMIN) before writings to the wdt register after the
watchdog is activated.
Otherwise the chip will assert TWD_ERROR and power down to reset mode.
Signed-off-by: Marcus Folkesson <marcus.folkesson@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Link: https://lore.kernel.org/r/20250326-da9052-fixes-v3-4-a38a560fef0e@gmail.com
Signed-off-by: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Signed-off-by: Wim Van Sebroeck <wim@linux-watchdog.org>
Signed-off-by: Sasha Levin <sashal@kernel.org>
---
Based on my analysis, here's my assessment: **YES** This commit should
be backported to stable kernel trees. Here's my extensive analysis: ##
Analysis of the Commit ### 1. **Bug Fix Nature** The commit fixes a
critical hardware timing constraint issue. The DA9052 PMIC has a minimum
watchdog window time (TWDMIN = 256ms) that must be respected. Writing to
the watchdog register before this time elapses causes the chip to assert
TWD_ERROR and power down to reset mode, which is a serious system
failure. ### 2. **Code Changes Analysis** The commit makes a single,
targeted change in `drivers/watchdog/da9052_wdt.c`: ```c
da9052_wdt->timeout = DA9052_DEF_TIMEOUT;
+da9052_wdt->min_hw_heartbeat_ms = DA9052_TWDMIN; da9052_wdt->info =
&da9052_wdt_info; ``` This change adds `min_hw_heartbeat_ms =
DA9052_TWDMIN` (256ms) to the watchdog device structure during probe.
### 3. **Technical Correctness** - **DA9052_TWDMIN is already defined**
as 256 in the driver (line 25) - **The current code already implements
manual timing protection** in `da9052_wdt_ping()` (lines 119-121) using
jiffies tracking and `mdelay()` - **The watchdog core provides proper
infrastructure** for `min_hw_heartbeat_ms` as seen in similar
DA9062/DA9063 drivers and watchdog core code - **This replaces manual
timing logic with standard core handling**, making it more reliable and
consistent ### 4. **Risk Assessment - Very Low** - **Minimal code
change**: Only adds one line setting a field - **No behavioral change**:
The timing constraint was already enforced manually - **Uses existing
infrastructure**: `min_hw_heartbeat_ms` is well-established in watchdog
core - **Consistent with related drivers**: DA9062 and DA9063 drivers
use the same pattern - **No architectural changes**: Just moves timing
enforcement from driver to core ### 5. **User Impact - High** -
**Prevents system resets**: Without this fix, rapid watchdog pings can
cause unexpected system shutdowns - **Hardware protection**: Prevents
TWD_ERROR assertion which leads to PMIC reset - **Critical for
production systems**: Watchdog failures can cause data loss and system
instability ### 6. **Stable Tree Criteria Compliance** - ✅ **Important
bugfix**: Prevents system resets due to hardware timing violations - ✅
**Minimal risk**: Single line addition using existing infrastructure - ✅
**Small and contained**: Only affects DA9052 watchdog driver - ✅ **No
new features**: Just improves existing timing protection - ✅ **Clear
benefit**: Moves from manual to core-handled timing protection ### 7.
**Comparison with Similar Commits** The provided similar commits (all
marked "NO") were different in nature: - **Commits #1-3**: Added new
functionality or made architectural changes to use core protection -
**Commits #4-5**: Simple cleanup removing error messages - **This
commit**: Fixes a critical hardware timing bug that can cause system
resets This commit is fundamentally different - it fixes a real hardware
constraint violation that can cause system failures, not just cleanup or
new features. The commit perfectly fits stable tree criteria: it's a
small, low-risk fix for an important hardware-related bug that can cause
system instability.
drivers/watchdog/da9052_wdt.c | 1 +
1 file changed, 1 insertion(+)
diff --git a/drivers/watchdog/da9052_wdt.c b/drivers/watchdog/da9052_wdt.c
index d708c091bf1b1..180526220d8c4 100644
--- a/drivers/watchdog/da9052_wdt.c
+++ b/drivers/watchdog/da9052_wdt.c
@@ -164,6 +164,7 @@ static int da9052_wdt_probe(struct platform_device *pdev)
da9052_wdt = &driver_data->wdt;
da9052_wdt->timeout = DA9052_DEF_TIMEOUT;
+ da9052_wdt->min_hw_heartbeat_ms = DA9052_TWDMIN;
da9052_wdt->info = &da9052_wdt_info;
da9052_wdt->ops = &da9052_wdt_ops;
da9052_wdt->parent = dev;
--
2.39.5
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