Processor temperature control interface
US6957352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for a processor temperature control interface. In one embodiment, a processor includes a bidirectional interface and output logic to assert a first signal indicating an internal high temperature on the bidirectional interface. Throttling logic throttles operations of the processor if either the internal high temperature is indicated or if an external signal is received on the bidirectional interface.
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