---
name: "bhnd_pmu"
section: "4freebsd"
platform: "linux"
package: "freebsd-manpages"
version: "12.2-2"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/bhnd_pmu/4freebsd"
---

# bhnd\_pmu(4freebsd)

Broadcom Home Networking Division PMU Driver

## NAME

**bhnd\_pmu** – Broadcom Home Networking Division PMU Driver

## SYNOPSIS

To compile this driver into the kernel, add this line to the kernel configuration file:

**device bhnd**

To load the driver as a module at boot, add this line to [loader.conf(5)](/loader.conf/5.md):

```
bhnd_load="YES"
```

## DESCRIPTION

The **bhnd\_pmu** driver supports the Power Management Unit (PMU) found in Broadcom Home Networking Division network chipsets and embedded systems.

The PMU provides a hardware interface for managing the device's clock and power topology.

## SEE ALSO

[bhnd(4)](/bhnd/4.md), [intro(4)](/intro/4.md)

## HISTORY

The **bhnd\_pmu** device driver first appeared in FreeBSD 12.0.

## AUTHORS

The **bhnd\_pmu** driver was derived from Broadcom's ISC-licensed Linux PMU drivers, and was ported to FreeBSD and [bhnd(4)](/bhnd/4.md) by Landon Fuller ⟨*landonf@FreeBSD.org*⟩.