Method for dynamically managing power in microprocessor chips according to present processing demands
US7401240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, and computer program product are disclosed for dynamically managing power in a microprocessor chip that includes physical hardware elements within the microprocessor chip. A process is selected to be executed. Hardware elements that are necessary to execute the process are then identified. The power in the microprocessor chip is dynamically altered by altering a present power state of the hardware elements that were identified as being necessary.
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