diff --git a/include/linux/i2c/max6639.h b/include/linux/i2c/max6639.h
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+#ifndef _LINUX_MAX6639_H
+#define _LINUX_MAX6639_H
+
+#include <linux/types.h>
+
+/* platform data for the MAX6639 temperature sensor and fan control */
+
+struct max6639_platform_data {
+	bool pwm_polarity;	/* Polarity low (0) or high (1, default) */
+	int ppr;		/* Pulses per rotation 1..4 (default == 2) */
+	int rpm_range;		/* 2000, 4000 (default), 8000 or 16000 */
+};
+
+#endif /* _LINUX_MAX6639_H */