Re: [PATCH v5 6/8] iio: gyro: bmg160: optimize i2c transfers in trigger handler

[Wolfram Sang]

> > > The series[1] I am working on implements a i2c smbus block data 
> > > regmap
> > > bus driver. Regmap should then automatically do a block read in
> > > regmap_bulk_read.
> > 
> > Hmm, so doesn't your series make Irina's series obsolete? It 
> > addresses
> > the same problem only at a different layer (i2c core vs. regmap), or? 
> > It
> > would mean that i2c client drivers which want to support byte, word, 
> > or
> > block transfers should be converted to regmap. I assume most of the
> > potential candidates are register based devices anyhow. Then, regmap
> > would be the proper abstraction layer. Have I overlooked something?
> > 
> This is the only driver converted to use regmap, because of SPI mode
> support. The other drivers will still use Irina's changes.

The question is if they should. Or rather be converted to regmap. It is
an open question and I am seeking for further input.

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