Power delivery to base of processor
US7095619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10734
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A processor mounted to a circuit board is provided with regulated voltage through lower-inductance circuit board traces by mounting a voltage regulator module for the processor, on the side of the circuit opposite to the processor. Current from the voltage regulator is provided to the processor by way of one or more conductors between the regulator and processor that extend through the circuit board from one side to the other. Inductance attributable to lead length is reduced by locating the voltage regulator close to its load. Circuit board space on the processor side of the circuit board is increased by moving the voltage regulator to the opposite side.
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