Adjusting clock frequency and voltage supplied to a processor in a computer system
US5760636A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2016 |
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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 apparatus for adjusting the clock frequency and voltage supplied to an integrated circuit. First, a signal is sent to the clock, and in response, the clock lowers the clock frequency supplied to the integrated circuit. The clock sends a signal to the voltage regulator whereupon the voltage regulator reduces the voltage supplied to the integrated circuit.
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