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Circuitry and method for reducing power consumption within an electronic circuit

US5420808A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 1993
Grant dateMay 30, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and circuitry are provided, in which a first operation is performed with first circuitry. A second operation is performed with second circuitry. A first signal is generated in response to the first operation. A second signal is generated in response to the second operation. Power consumption is adjusted within the second circuitry in response to the first and second signals.

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