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**General Properties**

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/manufacturer
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the name of the device manufacturer.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: Represented as string

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/model_name
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the name of the device model.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: Represented as string

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/serial_number
Date:		January 2008
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the serial number of the device.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: Represented as string

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/type
Date:		May 2010
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Describes the main type of the supply.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: "Battery", "UPS", "Mains", "USB", "Wireless"

===== Battery Properties =====

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/capacity
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Fine grain representation of battery capacity.
		Access: Read
		Valid values: 0 - 100 (percent)

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/capacity_alert_max
Date:		July 2012
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Maximum battery capacity trip-wire value where the supply will
		notify user-space of the event. This is normally used for the
		battery discharging scenario where user-space needs to know the
		battery has dropped to an upper level so it can take
		appropriate action (e.g. warning user that battery level is
		low).

		Access: Read, Write
		Valid values: 0 - 100 (percent)

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/capacity_alert_min
Date:		July 2012
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Minimum battery capacity trip-wire value where the supply will
		notify user-space of the event. This is normally used for the
		battery discharging scenario where user-space needs to know the
		battery has dropped to a lower level so it can take
		appropriate action (e.g. warning user that battery level is
		critically low).

		Access: Read, Write

		Valid values: 0 - 100 (percent)

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/capacity_error_margin
Date:		April 2019
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Battery capacity measurement becomes unreliable without
		recalibration. This values provides the maximum error
		margin expected to exist by the fuel gauge in percent.
		Values close to 0% will be returned after (re-)calibration
		has happened. Over time the error margin will increase.
		100% means, that the capacity related values are basically
		completely useless.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: 0 - 100 (percent)

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/capacity_level
Date:		June 2009
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Coarse representation of battery capacity.

		Access: Read

		Valid values:
			      "Unknown", "Critical", "Low", "Normal", "High",
			      "Full"

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/current_avg
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports an average IBAT current reading for the battery, over a
		fixed period. Normally devices will provide a fixed interval in
		which they average readings to smooth out the reported value.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: Represented in microamps. Negative values are used
		for discharging batteries, positive values for charging batteries.

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/current_max
Date:		October 2010
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the maximum IBAT current allowed into the battery.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: Represented in microamps

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/current_now
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports an instant, single IBAT current reading for the battery.
		This value is not averaged/smoothed.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: Represented in microamps. Negative values are used
		for discharging batteries, positive values for charging batteries.

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/charge_control_limit
Date:		Oct 2012
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Maximum allowable charging current. Used for charge rate
		throttling for thermal cooling or improving battery health.

		Access: Read, Write

		Valid values: Represented in microamps

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/charge_control_limit_max
Date:		Oct 2012
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Maximum legal value for the charge_control_limit property.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microamps

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/charge_control_start_threshold
Date:		April 2019
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Represents a battery percentage level, below which charging will
		begin.

		Access: Read, Write
		Valid values: 0 - 100 (percent)

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/charge_control_end_threshold
Date:		April 2019
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Represents a battery percentage level, above which charging will
		stop.

		Access: Read, Write

		Valid values: 0 - 100 (percent)

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/charge_type
Date:		July 2009
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Represents the type of charging currently being applied to the
		battery. "Trickle", "Fast", and "Standard" all mean different
		charging speeds. "Adaptive" means that the charger uses some
		algorithm to adjust the charge rate dynamically, without
		any user configuration required. "Custom" means that the charger
		uses the charge_control_* properties as configuration for some
		different algorithm.

		Access: Read, Write

		Valid values:
			      "Unknown", "N/A", "Trickle", "Fast", "Standard",
			      "Adaptive", "Custom"

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/charge_term_current
Date:		July 2014
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the charging current value which is used to determine
		when the battery is considered full and charging should end.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microamps

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/health
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the health of the battery or battery side of charger
		functionality.

		Access: Read

		Valid values:
			      "Unknown", "Good", "Overheat", "Dead",
			      "Over voltage", "Unspecified failure", "Cold",
			      "Watchdog timer expire", "Safety timer expire",
			      "Over current", "Calibration required", "Warm",
			      "Cool", "Hot"

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/precharge_current
Date:		June 2017
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the charging current applied during pre-charging phase
		for a battery charge cycle.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microamps

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/present
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports whether a battery is present or not in the system.

		Access: Read

		Valid values:

			== =======
			0: Absent
			1: Present
			== =======

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/status
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Represents the charging status of the battery. Normally this
		is read-only reporting although for some supplies this can be
		used to enable/disable charging to the battery.

		Access: Read, Write

		Valid values:
			      "Unknown", "Charging", "Discharging",
			      "Not charging", "Full"

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/technology
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Describes the battery technology supported by the supply.

		Access: Read

		Valid values:
			      "Unknown", "NiMH", "Li-ion", "Li-poly", "LiFe",
			      "NiCd", "LiMn"

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/temp
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the current TBAT battery temperature reading.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in 1/10 Degrees Celsius

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/temp_alert_max
Date:		July 2012
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Maximum TBAT temperature trip-wire value where the supply will
		notify user-space of the event. This is normally used for the
		battery charging scenario where user-space needs to know the
		battery temperature has crossed an upper threshold so it can
		take appropriate action (e.g. warning user that battery level is
		critically high, and charging has stopped).

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in 1/10 Degrees Celsius

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/temp_alert_min
Date:		July 2012
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Minimum TBAT temperature trip-wire value where the supply will
		notify user-space of the event. This is normally used for the
		battery charging scenario where user-space needs to know the
		battery temperature has crossed a lower threshold so it can take
		appropriate action (e.g. warning user that battery level is
		high, and charging current has been reduced accordingly to
		remedy the situation).

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in 1/10 Degrees Celsius

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/temp_max
Date:		July 2014
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the maximum allowed TBAT battery temperature for
		charging.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in 1/10 Degrees Celsius

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/temp_min
Date:		July 2014
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the minimum allowed TBAT battery temperature for
		charging.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in 1/10 Degrees Celsius

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/voltage_avg,
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports an average VBAT voltage reading for the battery, over a
		fixed period. Normally devices will provide a fixed interval in
		which they average readings to smooth out the reported value.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microvolts

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/voltage_max,
Date:		January 2008
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the maximum safe VBAT voltage permitted for the battery,
		during charging.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microvolts

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/voltage_min,
Date:		January 2008
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the minimum safe VBAT voltage permitted for the battery,
		during discharging.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microvolts

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/voltage_now,
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports an instant, single VBAT voltage reading for the battery.
		This value is not averaged/smoothed.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microvolts

**USB Properties**

What: 		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/current_avg
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports an average IBUS current reading over a fixed period.
		Normally devices will provide a fixed interval in which they
		average readings to smooth out the reported value.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microamps


What: 		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/current_max
Date:		October 2010
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the maximum IBUS current the supply can support.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microamps

What: 		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/current_now
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the IBUS current supplied now. This value is generally
		read-only reporting, unless the 'online' state of the supply
		is set to be programmable, in which case this value can be set
		within the reported min/max range.

		Access: Read, Write

		Valid values: Represented in microamps

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/input_current_limit
Date:		July 2014
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Details the incoming IBUS current limit currently set in the
		supply. Normally this is configured based on the type of
		connection made (e.g. A configured SDP should output a maximum
		of 500mA so the input current limit is set to the same value).
		Use preferably input_power_limit, and for problems that can be
		solved using power limit use input_current_limit.

		Access: Read, Write

		Valid values: Represented in microamps

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/input_voltage_limit
Date:		May 2019
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		This entry configures the incoming VBUS voltage limit currently
		set in the supply. Normally this is configured based on
		system-level knowledge or user input (e.g. This is part of the
		Pixel C's thermal management strategy to effectively limit the
		input power to 5V when the screen is on to meet Google's skin
		temperature targets). Note that this feature should not be
		used for safety critical things.
		Use preferably input_power_limit, and for problems that can be
		solved using power limit use input_voltage_limit.

		Access: Read, Write
		Valid values: Represented in microvolts

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/input_power_limit
Date:		May 2019
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		This entry configures the incoming power limit currently set
		in the supply. Normally this is configured based on
		system-level knowledge or user input. Use preferably this
		feature to limit the incoming power and use current/voltage
		limit only for problems that can be solved using power limit.

		Access: Read, Write
		Valid values: Represented in microwatts

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/online,
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Indicates if VBUS is present for the supply. When the supply is
		online, and the supply allows it, then it's possible to switch
		between online states (e.g. Fixed -> Programmable for a PD_PPS
		USB supply so voltage and current can be controlled).

		Access: Read, Write

		Valid values:

			== ==================================================
			0: Offline
			1: Online Fixed - Fixed Voltage Supply
			2: Online Programmable - Programmable Voltage Supply
			== ==================================================

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/temp
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the current supply temperature reading. This would
		normally be the internal temperature of the device itself (e.g
		TJUNC temperature of an IC)

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in 1/10 Degrees Celsius

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/temp_alert_max
Date:		July 2012
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Maximum supply temperature trip-wire value where the supply will
		notify user-space of the event. This is normally used for the
		charging scenario where user-space needs to know the supply
		temperature has crossed an upper threshold so it can take
		appropriate action (e.g. warning user that the supply
		temperature is critically high, and charging has stopped to
		remedy the situation).

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in 1/10 Degrees Celsius

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/temp_alert_min
Date:		July 2012
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Minimum supply temperature trip-wire value where the supply will
		notify user-space of the event. This is normally used for the
		charging scenario where user-space needs to know the supply
		temperature has crossed a lower threshold so it can take
		appropriate action (e.g. warning user that the supply
		temperature is high, and charging current has been reduced
		accordingly to remedy the situation).

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in 1/10 Degrees Celsius

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/temp_max
Date:		July 2014
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the maximum allowed supply temperature for operation.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in 1/10 Degrees Celsius

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/temp_min
Date:		July 2014
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the mainimum allowed supply temperature for operation.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in 1/10 Degrees Celsius

What: 		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/usb_type
Date:		March 2018
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports what type of USB connection is currently active for
		the supply, for example it can show if USB-PD capable source
		is attached.

		Access: Read-Only

		Valid values:
			      "Unknown", "SDP", "DCP", "CDP", "ACA", "C", "PD",
			      "PD_DRP", "PD_PPS", "BrickID"

What: 		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/voltage_max
Date:		January 2008
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the maximum VBUS voltage the supply can support.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microvolts

What: 		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/voltage_min
Date:		January 2008
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the minimum VBUS voltage the supply can support.

		Access: Read

		Valid values: Represented in microvolts

What: 		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/voltage_now
Date:		May 2007
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the VBUS voltage supplied now. This value is generally
		read-only reporting, unless the 'online' state of the supply
		is set to be programmable, in which case this value can be set
		within the reported min/max range.

		Access: Read, Write

		Valid values: Represented in microvolts

**Device Specific Properties**

What:		/sys/class/power/ds2760-battery.*/charge_now
Date:		May 2010
KernelVersion:	2.6.35
Contact:	Daniel Mack <daniel@caiaq.de>
Description:
		This file is writeable and can be used to set the current
		coloumb counter value inside the battery monitor chip. This
		is needed for unavoidable corrections of aging batteries.
		A userspace daemon can monitor the battery charging logic
		and once the counter drops out of considerable bounds, take
		appropriate action.

What:		/sys/class/power/ds2760-battery.*/charge_full
Date:		May 2010
KernelVersion:	2.6.35
Contact:	Daniel Mack <daniel@caiaq.de>
Description:
		This file is writeable and can be used to set the assumed
		battery 'full level'. As batteries age, this value has to be
		amended over time.

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/max14577-charger/device/fast_charge_timer
Date:		October 2014
KernelVersion:	3.18.0
Contact:	Krzysztof Kozlowski <krzk@kernel.org>
Description:
		This entry shows and sets the maximum time the max14577
		charger operates in fast-charge mode. When the timer expires
		the device will terminate fast-charge mode (charging current
		will drop to 0 A) and will trigger interrupt.

		Valid values:

		- 5, 6 or 7 (hours),
		- 0: disabled.

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/max77693-charger/device/fast_charge_timer
Date:		January 2015
KernelVersion:	3.19.0
Contact:	Krzysztof Kozlowski <krzk@kernel.org>
Description:
		This entry shows and sets the maximum time the max77693
		charger operates in fast-charge mode. When the timer expires
		the device will terminate fast-charge mode (charging current
		will drop to 0 A) and will trigger interrupt.

		Valid values:

		- 4 - 16 (hours), step by 2 (rounded down)
		- 0: disabled.

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/max77693-charger/device/top_off_threshold_current
Date:		January 2015
KernelVersion:	3.19.0
Contact:	Krzysztof Kozlowski <krzk@kernel.org>
Description:
		This entry shows and sets the charging current threshold for
		entering top-off charging mode. When charging current in fast
		charge mode drops below this value, the charger will trigger
		interrupt and start top-off charging mode.

		Valid values:

		- 100000 - 200000 (microamps), step by 25000 (rounded down)
		- 200000 - 350000 (microamps), step by 50000 (rounded down)
		- 0: disabled.

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/max77693-charger/device/top_off_timer
Date:		January 2015
KernelVersion:	3.19.0
Contact:	Krzysztof Kozlowski <krzk@kernel.org>
Description:
		This entry shows and sets the maximum time the max77693
		charger operates in top-off charge mode. When the timer expires
		the device will terminate top-off charge mode (charging current
		will drop to 0 A) and will trigger interrupt.

		Valid values:

		- 0 - 70 (minutes), step by 10 (rounded down)

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/bq24257-charger/ovp_voltage
Date:		October 2015
KernelVersion:	4.4.0
Contact:	Andreas Dannenberg <dannenberg@ti.com>
Description:
		This entry configures the overvoltage protection feature of bq24257-
		type charger devices. This feature protects the device and other
		components against damage from overvoltage on the input supply. See
		device datasheet for details.

		Valid values:

		- 6000000, 6500000, 7000000, 8000000, 9000000, 9500000, 10000000,
		  10500000 (all uV)

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/bq24257-charger/in_dpm_voltage
Date:		October 2015
KernelVersion:	4.4.0
Contact:	Andreas Dannenberg <dannenberg@ti.com>
Description:
		This entry configures the input dynamic power path management voltage of
		bq24257-type charger devices. Once the supply drops to the configured
		voltage, the input current limit is reduced down to prevent the further
		drop of the supply. When the IC enters this mode, the charge current is
		lower than the set value. See device datasheet for details.

		Valid values:

		- 4200000, 4280000, 4360000, 4440000, 4520000, 4600000, 4680000,
		  4760000 (all uV)

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/bq24257-charger/high_impedance_enable
Date:		October 2015
KernelVersion:	4.4.0
Contact:	Andreas Dannenberg <dannenberg@ti.com>
Description:
		This entry allows enabling the high-impedance mode of bq24257-type
		charger devices. If enabled, it places the charger IC into low power
		standby mode with the switch mode controller disabled. When disabled,
		the charger operates normally. See device datasheet for details.

		Valid values:

		- 1: enabled
		- 0: disabled

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/bq24257-charger/sysoff_enable
Date:		October 2015
KernelVersion:	4.4.0
Contact:	Andreas Dannenberg <dannenberg@ti.com>
Description:
		This entry allows enabling the sysoff mode of bq24257-type charger
		devices. If enabled and the input is removed, the internal battery FET
		is turned off in order to reduce the leakage from the BAT pin to less
		than 1uA. Note that on some devices/systems this disconnects the battery
		from the system. See device datasheet for details.

		Valid values:

		- 1: enabled
		- 0: disabled

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/manufacture_year
Date:		January 2020
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the year (following Gregorian calendar) when the device has been
		manufactured.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: Reported as integer

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/manufacture_month
Date:		January 2020
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the month when the device has been manufactured.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: 1-12

What:		/sys/class/power_supply/<supply_name>/manufacture_day
Date:		January 2020
Contact:	linux-pm@vger.kernel.org
Description:
		Reports the day of month when the device has been manufactured.

		Access: Read
		Valid values: 1-31