Re: [PATCH net-next v3 4/6] net: phy: microchip_t1s: fix reset complete status handling

Parthiban.Veerasooran
2023-05-26T13:17:01Z

Hi Ramon,

On 26/05/23 12:44 pm, Ramón Nordin Rodriguez wrote:
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> On Fri, May 26, 2023 at 06:00:08AM +0000, Parthiban.Veerasooran@microchip.com wrote:
>> Hi Ramon,
>>>> + /* Read STS2 register and check for the Reset Complete status to do the
>>>> + * init configuration. If the Reset Complete is not set, wait for 5us
>>>> + * and then read STS2 register again and check for Reset Complete status.
>>>> + * Still if it is failed then declare PHY reset error or else proceed
>>>> + * for the PHY initial register configuration.
>>>> + */
>>>
>>> This comment explains exactly what the code does, which is also obvious
>>> from reading the code. A meaningful comment would be explaining why the
>>> state can change 5us later.
>>>
>> As per design, LAN867x reset to be completed by 3us. Just for a safer
>> side it is recommended to use 5us. With the assumption of more than 3us
>> completion, the first read checks for the Reset Complete. If the
>> config_init is more faster, then once again checks for it after 5us.
>>
>> As you mentioned, can we remove the existing block comment as it
>> explains the code and add the above comment to explain 5us delay.
>> What is your opinion on this proposal?
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> Parthiban V
>>
>
> I'd suggest the following
> /*The chip completes a reset in 3us, we might get here earlier than that,
> as an added margin we'll conditionally sleep 5us*/
Ok I will use this proposal in the next version.

Best Regards,
Parthiban V