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Method to detect a temperature change by a thermal monitor and compensating for process, voltage, temperature effects caused by the temperature change

US7114087B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2003
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/206
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, computer system is disclosed. The computer system includes a central processing unit (CPU), a bus coupled to the CPU and a chipset coupled to the bus. The chipset includes compensation circuitry to compensate for process, voltage and temperature (PVT) effects attributed to a voltage change on the bus.

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