linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH 1/2] watchdog: imx2_wdt: Allow to continue in low power mode

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Message-ID: <20251230-pastoral-enigmatic-chamois-b65343@quoll>
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:35:25 +0100
From: Krzysztof Kozlowski <krzk@...nel.org>
To: Nandor Han <nandor.han@...ealthcare.com>
Cc: wim@...ux-watchdog.org, linux@...ck-us.net, robh@...nel.org, 
	krzk+dt@...nel.org, conor+dt@...nel.org, shawnguo@...nel.org, s.hauer@...gutronix.de, 
	kernel@...gutronix.de, festevam@...il.com, linux-watchdog@...r.kernel.org, 
	devicetree@...r.kernel.org, imx@...ts.linux.dev, linux-arm-kernel@...ts.infradead.org, 
	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: [PATCH 1/2] watchdog: imx2_wdt: Allow to continue in low power
 mode

On Mon, Dec 29, 2025 at 04:49:59PM +0200, Nandor Han wrote:
> By default, the driver suspends the watchdog in low power modes (STOP
> and DOZE). In some situations this is not desired.
> 
> Add the possibility to configure the continuation of the watchdog timer
> in the above mentioned low power modes.
> 
> Note:
> Please be advised that the difference between the variable name and the
> device tree option has been intentionally selected to uphold the
> prevailing driver functionality. This ensures that the watchdog remains
> suspended by default in low power mode, while also facilitating a clear
> and intelligible device tree option name.
>

Please organize the patch documenting the compatible (DT bindings)
before the patch using that compatible.
See also: https://elixir.bootlin.com/linux/v6.14-rc6/source/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/submitting-patches.rst#L46

Best regards,
Krzysztof