Re: [PATCH v1 0/2 RESEND] i2c: muxes: Add GPIO-detected hotplug I2C

From: Andi Shyti

Date: Wed Oct 15 2025 - 18:50:52 EST


Hi,

On Mon, Oct 13, 2025 at 09:00:15AM +0300, Svyatoslav Ryhel wrote:
> Implement driver for hot-plugged I2C busses, where some devices on
> a bus are hot-pluggable and their presence is indicated by GPIO line.
> This feature is used by the ASUS Transformers family, by the Microsoft
> Surface RT/2 and maybe more.
>
> ASUS Transformers expose i2c line via proprietary 40 pin plug and wire
> that line through optional dock accessory. Devices in the dock are
> connected to this i2c line and docks presence is detected by a dedicted
> GPIO.

This is a resend of the previous series. I want to understand
whether this effort can align with what Herve and Luca are
working on. I have not looked into the implementation details
yet, but I want to avoid overlapping or conflicting patches.

Thanks,
Andi