Method and apparatus for controlling transitions between a first and a second clock frequency
US6845457B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for controlling transitions between a first and second clock frequency signal in first and second components electrically coupled together and in communication with one another. The method comprises asserting a freeze signal to cause communications between the first and second components to cease. A freeze acknowledge signal is then received from the first and second components, indicating that communications therebetween have ceased. A change signal is delivered to the first and second components to cause the components to switch between the first and second clock frequency signals.
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