The document discusses power management strategies for CPUs. It describes how CPU power consumption is related to voltage, clock frequency, and disabling unused components. It provides examples of power management approaches used in processors like the PowerPC 603 and StrongARM SA-1100 that implement static and dynamic power saving modes by adjusting voltage/frequency or shutting down portions of the chip. The document also discusses ultra-low power techniques used in MSP430 microcontrollers like minimizing active duty cycles and power managing peripherals and external devices.