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Hierarchical power management unit for low power and low duty cycle devices

US11237620B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2020
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 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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