From 1d364c1701c3ccfe5f8fd39eb14c2fbf4fa0aa16 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Flavio Ceolin Date: Mon, 10 May 2021 12:20:04 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] docs: pm: Add device runtime definition Add a brief definition about device runtime. Signed-off-by: Flavio Ceolin --- doc/reference/power_management/index.rst | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/reference/power_management/index.rst b/doc/reference/power_management/index.rst index 507ceb5df9b..65dbbfaea71 100644 --- a/doc/reference/power_management/index.rst +++ b/doc/reference/power_management/index.rst @@ -28,6 +28,13 @@ Terminology the SOC level. Power states are represented by :c:enum:`pm_state` and each one has a different meaning. +:dfn:`Device Runtime Power Management` + Device Runtime Power Management (PM) refers the capability of + devices be able of saving energy independently of the the + system. Devices will keep reference of their usage and will + automatically be suspended or resumed. This feature is enabled via + the ::option:`CONFIG_PM_DEVICE_RUNTIME` Kconfig option. + Overview ********