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Apparatus and method for reducing power consumption by a data synchronizer

US6989695B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2003
Grant dateJan 24, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/222
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus includes at least one logic storage unit which has a clock input. The apparatus also includes a logic circuit associated with the at least one logic storage unit. The logic circuit is capable of selectively preventing a clock signal from being applied to the clock input of the at least one logic storage unit.

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