Re: [PATCH net-next v2 3/3] checkpatch: check for comment explaining rgmii(|-rxid|-txid) PHY modes

[Andrew Lunn]

On Tue, Jun 24, 2025 at 12:53:34PM +0200, Matthias Schiffer wrote:
> Historically, the RGMII PHY modes specified in Device Trees have been
> used inconsistently, often referring to the usage of delays on the PHY
> side rather than describing the board; many drivers still implement this
> incorrectly.
> 
> Require a comment in Devices Trees using these modes (usually mentioning
> that the delay is realized on the PCB), so we can avoid adding more
> incorrect uses (or will at least notice which drivers still need to be
> fixed).
> 
> Suggested-by: Andrew Lunn <andrew@xxxxxxx>
> Signed-off-by: Matthias Schiffer <matthias.schiffer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

One question, how should this be merged? The two DT patches might want
to go via the TI DT Maintainer. And this patch via the checkpatch
Maintainer? Or do you plan to merge it some other way?

Reviewed-by: Andrew Lunn <andrew@xxxxxxx>

    Andrew