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+/*
+ * Platform data for MAX9768
+ * Copyright (C) 2011, 2012 by Wolfram Sang, Pengutronix e.K.
+ * same licence as the driver
+ */
+
+#ifndef __SOUND_MAX9768_PDATA_H__
+#define __SOUND_MAX9768_PDATA_H__
+
+/**
+ * struct max9768_pdata - optional platform specific MAX9768 configuration
+ * @shdn_gpio:	GPIO to SHDN pin. If not valid, pin must be hardwired HIGH
+ * @mute_gpio:	GPIO to MUTE pin. If not valid, control for mute won't be added
+ * @flags: configuration flags, e.g. set classic PWM mode (check datasheet
+ *         regarding "filterless modulation" which is default).
+ */
+struct max9768_pdata {
+	int shdn_gpio;
+	int mute_gpio;
+	unsigned flags;
+#define MAX9768_FLAG_CLASSIC_PWM	(1 << 0)
+};
+
+#endif /* __SOUND_MAX9768_PDATA_H__*/