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Register files and caches with digital sub-threshold leakage current calibration

US6690604B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2001
Grant dateFeb 10, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory circuit, such as a cache or register file, where the keeper functional units are digitally controlled to compensate for variable sub-threshold leakage current.

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