The Linux driver supports the BQ32000 Serial RTC. The Linux driver supports communication through the I2C bus and interfaces with the RTC sub-system.
Linux Mainline StatusAvailable in Linux Main line: Yes
Available through git.ti.com: N/A
Supported Devices:Linux Source FilesThe files associated with this device are:
- drivers/rtc/rtc-bq32k.c
Source Filesdrivers/rtc/rtc-bq32k.c
Enabling Driver Support
Configure kernel with "make menuconfig" (alternatively use "make xconfig" or"make nconfig")
Menuconfig Location
Symbol: RTC_DRV_BQ32K [=y]Type : tristatePrompt: TI BQ32000 Location: -> Device Drivers -> Real Time Clock (RTC_CLASS [=y]) Defined at drivers/rtc/Kconfig:470 Depends on: RTC_CLASS [=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: Hereor2. Contact your TI representative.