diff --git a/include/linux/phy/phy.h b/include/linux/phy/phy.h
index 0ed434d02196..f3286f4cd306 100644
--- a/include/linux/phy/phy.h
+++ b/include/linux/phy/phy.h
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ struct phy_ops {
 /**
  * struct phy_attrs - represents phy attributes
  * @bus_width: Data path width implemented by PHY
- * @max_link_rate: Maximum link rate supported by PHY (in Mbps)
+ * @max_link_rate: Maximum link rate supported by PHY (units to be decided by producer and consumer)
  * @mode: PHY mode
  */
 struct phy_attrs {