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| author | Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org> | 2011-03-17 16:59:38 -0700 |
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| committer | Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org> | 2011-03-17 16:59:38 -0700 |
| commit | 19520fc1ee36164808e6f084bd95e8178e2db231 (patch) | |
| tree | abf66f8c2a2b35e574e9452673263614fc50c63f /Documentation/hwmon/ltc4151 | |
| parent | c8def554d031664e984323f6a5d667f070717776 (diff) | |
| parent | d668a8b022a201e65ec5e301a9e6dff78987550c (diff) | |
| download | linux-19520fc1ee36164808e6f084bd95e8178e2db231.tar.bz2 | |
Merge branch 'hwmon-for-linus' of git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/groeck/staging
* 'hwmon-for-linus' of git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/groeck/staging: (44 commits)
hwmon: (lineage-pem): Fix in1 voltage alarm sysfs attributes
hwmon/f71882fg: Add support for f71808e
hwmon/f71882fg: Add support for f71869f and f71869e
hwmon/f71882fg: Add support for f71889ed
hwmon/f71882fg: Break out test for auto pwm's controlled by digital readings
hwmon/f71882fg: Separate temp beep sysfs attr from the other temp sysfs attr
hwmon/f71882fg: Remove bogus temp2_type for certain models
hwmon/f71882fg: Make number of temps configurable
hwmon/f71882fg: Make creation of in sysfs attributes more generic
hwmon/f71882fg: Only allow negative auto point temps if fan_neg_temp is enabled
hwmon/f71882fg: Fix temp1 sensor type reporting
hwmon: (w83627ehf) Display correct temperature sensor labels for systems with NCT6775F
hwmon: (w83627ehf) Add fan debounce support for NCT6775F and NCT6776F
hwmon: (w83627ehf) Update Kconfig for W83677HG-B, NCT6775F and NCT6776F
hwmon: (w83627ehf) Store rpm instead of raw fan speed data
hwmon: (w83627ehf) Use 16 bit fan count registers if supported
hwmon: (w83627ehf) Add support for Nuvoton NCT6775F and NCT6776F
hwmon: (w83627ehf) Permit enabling SmartFan IV mode if configured at startup
hwmon: (w83627ehf) Convert register arrays to 16 bit, and convert access to pointers
hwmon: (w83627ehf) Remove references to datasheets which no longer exist
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diff --git a/Documentation/hwmon/ltc4151 b/Documentation/hwmon/ltc4151 new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..43c667e6677a --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/hwmon/ltc4151 @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +Kernel driver ltc4151 +===================== + +Supported chips: + * Linear Technology LTC4151 + Prefix: 'ltc4151' + Addresses scanned: - + Datasheet: + http://www.linear.com/docs/Datasheet/4151fc.pdf + +Author: Per Dalen <per.dalen@appeartv.com> + + +Description +----------- + +The LTC4151 is a High Voltage I2C Current and Voltage Monitor. + + +Usage Notes +----------- + +This driver does not probe for LTC4151 devices, since there is no register +which can be safely used to identify the chip. You will have to instantiate +the devices explicitly. + +Example: the following will load the driver for an LTC4151 at address 0x6f +on I2C bus #0: +# modprobe ltc4151 +# echo ltc4151 0x6f > /sys/bus/i2c/devices/i2c-0/new_device + + +Sysfs entries +------------- + +Voltage readings provided by this driver are reported as obtained from the ADIN +and VIN registers. + +Current reading provided by this driver is reported as obtained from the Current +Sense register. The reported value assumes that a 1 mOhm sense resistor is +installed. + +in1_input VDIN voltage (mV) + +in2_input ADIN voltage (mV) + +curr1_input SENSE current (mA) |