Hierarchical power management unit for low power and low duty cycle devices
US11237620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is provided which comprises: a first Power Management Unit (PMU); and a second PMU, wherein the first PMU is to manage transition of the apparatus from a low power state to a first active state, wherein the second PMU is to manage transition of the apparatus from the first active state to a second active state, and wherein the second PMU is to be powered down while the apparatus is to be in the low power state.
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