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| author | Danilo Krummrich <dakr@kernel.org> | 2026-08-13 18:52:04 +0200 |
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| committer | Danilo Krummrich <dakr@kernel.org> | 2026-08-17 01:41:36 +0200 |
| commit | f146c7bc85a51f95c05e0f8173d484eb301ece78 (patch) | |
| tree | 07296ae54ed6551492b0c609dc0f5463f61f89ca /Documentation/i2c/summary.rst | |
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PCI: Add pci_irq_type() to query the allocated interrupt typegrafted
Add a helper that returns PCI_IRQ_MSIX, PCI_IRQ_MSI, or PCI_IRQ_INTX
based on the interrupt type the PCI core selected after
pci_alloc_irq_vectors().
Several drivers already open-code this check against pdev->msix_enabled
and pdev->msi_enabled, or even open code this helper [1].
A common helper avoids the duplication and keeps drivers from accessing
the bitfield directly (see also [2]).
Acked-by: Bjorn Helgaas <bhelgaas@google.com>
Tested-by: John Hubbard <jhubbard@nvidia.com>
Link: https://elixir.bootlin.com/linux/v7.1/source/drivers/net/ethernet/aquantia/atlantic/aq_pci_func.c#L196 [1]
Inspired-by: John Hubbard <jhubbard@nvidia.com>
Link: https://lore.kernel.org/all/DKKG2QM3YJYB.Z2H2B2UXJ75N@kernel.org/ [2]
Reviewed-by: Gary Guo <gary@garyguo.net>
Link: https://patch.msgid.link/20260813165234.620555-5-dakr@kernel.org
[ Add missing pci_irq_type() stub for CONFIG_PCI=n. ]
Signed-off-by: Danilo Krummrich <dakr@kernel.org>
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diff --git a/Documentation/i2c/summary.rst b/Documentation/i2c/summary.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..579a1c7df --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/i2c/summary.rst @@ -0,0 +1,82 @@ +============================= +Introduction to I2C and SMBus +============================= + +I²C (pronounce: I squared C and written I2C in the kernel documentation) is +a protocol developed by Philips. It is a two-wire protocol with variable +speed (typically up to 400 kHz, high speed modes up to 5 MHz). It provides +an inexpensive bus for connecting many types of devices with infrequent or +low bandwidth communications needs. I2C is widely used with embedded +systems. Some systems use variants that don't meet branding requirements, +and so are not advertised as being I2C but come under different names, +e.g. TWI (Two Wire Interface), IIC. + +The latest official I2C specification is the `"I²C-bus specification and user +manual" (UM10204) <https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/user-guide/UM10204.pdf>`_ +published by NXP Semiconductors, version 7 as of this writing. + +SMBus (System Management Bus) is based on the I2C protocol, and is mostly +a subset of I2C protocols and signaling. Many I2C devices will work on an +SMBus, but some SMBus protocols add semantics beyond what is required to +achieve I2C branding. Modern PC mainboards rely on SMBus. The most common +devices connected through SMBus are RAM modules configured using I2C EEPROMs, +and hardware monitoring chips. + +Because the SMBus is mostly a subset of the generalized I2C bus, we can +use its protocols on many I2C systems. However, there are systems that don't +meet both SMBus and I2C electrical constraints; and others which can't +implement all the common SMBus protocol semantics or messages. + + +Terminology +=========== + +The I2C bus connects one or more controller chips and one or more target chips. + +.. kernel-figure:: i2c_bus.svg + :alt: Simple I2C bus with one controller and 3 targets + + Simple I2C bus + +A **controller** chip is a node that starts communications with targets. In the +Linux kernel implementation it is also called an "adapter" or "bus". Controller +drivers are usually in the ``drivers/i2c/busses/`` subdirectory. + +An **algorithm** contains general code that can be used to implement a whole +class of I2C controllers. Each specific controller driver either depends on an +algorithm driver in the ``drivers/i2c/algos/`` subdirectory, or includes its +own implementation. + +A **target** chip is a node that responds to communications when addressed by a +controller. In the Linux kernel implementation it is also called a "client". +While targets are usually separate external chips, Linux can also act as a +target (needs hardware support) and respond to another controller on the bus. +This is then called a **local target**. In contrast, an external chip is called +a **remote target**. + +Target drivers are kept in a directory specific to the feature they provide, +for example ``drivers/gpio/`` for GPIO expanders and ``drivers/media/i2c/`` for +video-related chips. + +For the example configuration in the figure above, you will need one driver for +the I2C controller, and drivers for your I2C targets. Usually one driver for +each target. + +Synonyms +-------- + +As mentioned above, the Linux I2C implementation historically uses the terms +"adapter" for controller and "client" for target. A number of data structures +have these synonyms in their name. So, when discussing implementation details, +you should be aware of these terms as well. The official wording is preferred, +though. + +Outdated terminology +-------------------- + +In earlier I2C specifications, controller was named "master" and target was +named "slave". These terms have been obsoleted with v7 of the specification and +their use is also discouraged by the Linux Kernel Code of Conduct. You may +still find them in references to documentation which has not been updated. The +general attitude, however, is to use the inclusive terms: controller and +target. Work to replace the old terminology in the Linux Kernel is on-going. |
