Re: [RFC] GSoC'21 IIO project: Mugil

Mugilraj D
2021-03-27T10:28:05Z

On 26/03/21 4:37 pm, Andy Shevchenko wrote:
> On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 11:53 AM Mugil Raj <dmugil2000@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> [Dragos here you have a quick intro about me if you want,
>> https://lore.kernel.org/linux-iio/CAOgtOjMwnwsiXd8rPeGBBTVkZUeabQ5nLtPts2RQDDMc-TDgKA@mail.gmail.com/]
>>
>> For GSoC'21 IIO project I would like to choose AD4695/AD4696 device
>> for implementing the driver.
>> I referred Analog Device, Inc.'s page that lists all drivers and
>> their kernel tree, but there is no existence of any compatible drivers
>> for this component.
>>
>> About AD4695:
>> - 16-Channel, 16-bit 500 kSPS SAR ADC
>> - "Recommended for New Designs" phase
>> - SPI digital output
>> - Datasheet in [1]
>> - Product overview in [2]
>>
>> Is there any other factor I should consider before choosing a component
>> to make a driver for?
>
> I would consider the "popularity" of the component, e.g. how many
> questions on SO or similar forums about the component, how many
> (broken, ugly, etc) drivers are floating around.

I searched about it but unable to find any device. If you
have any such device please suggest me.

>> Do I go ahead with AD4695 in my
>> proposal? If yes, are there any recommendations/suggestions you'd like
>> to provide for a beginner indulging in making a kernel driver for such a
>> component?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mugil
>>
>> [1] https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/ad4695_4696.pdf
>> [2] https://www.analog.com/en/products/ad4695.html#product-overview
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