Digital power monitor and adaptive self-tuning power management
US7319578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for determining power events on an I/C chip for undissipated power to the chip, and wherein the chip includes a plurality of separately regulatable power consumers. A structure is provided for monitoring the occurrence of each power event to each power consumer, and determining the dissipation of power from each power event, and controlling power used by the chip responsive to the amount of undissipated power.
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