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Power supply detection method, apparatus, and system

US7302600B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2004
Grant dateNov 27, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/26
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Circuits in a processor may provide an indication that power supplies are ready when waking from a reduced power state. The processor may include timers to measure a period of time, and may utilize voltage detectors to detect the voltages on the power supplies. A control register in the processor may influence the operation.

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