The Linux driver supports the BQ2415x series of fully integrated switch-mode one-cell Li-ion chargers. The Linux driver supports communication through the I2C bus and interfaces with the power supply sub-system.
Linux mainline status
Available in Linux mainline: Yes
Available through git.ti.com: N/A
Linux source files
The files associated with this device are:
drivers/power/supply/bq2415x_charger.c
Documentation/devicetree/bindings/power/bq2415x.txt
include/linux/power/bq2415x_charger.h
Source files
drivers/power/supply/bq2415x_charger.c
Linux device tree documenation
Documentation/devicetree/bindings/power/bq2415x.txt
Other files
include/linux/power/bq2415x_charger.h
Enabling driver support
Configure kernel with "make menuconfig" (alternatively use "make xconfig" or "make nconfig")
Menuconfig location
Symbol: CHARGER_BQ2415X [=y]Type : tristatePrompt: TI BQ2415x battery charger driver Location: -> Device Drivers -> Power supply class support (POWER_SUPPLY [=y]) Defined at drivers/power/supply/Kconfig:406 Depends on: POWER_SUPPLY [=y] && I2C [=y]
Fixes and code enhancements
If there are fixes and or code enhancements that need to be added to thisdriver please either1. Send the patches to the relevant Linux Kernel community as listed in the maintainers file located here or contact your TI representative.
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