Systems and methods for mutually exclusive activation of microprocessor resources to control maximum power
US7447923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device for controlling power parameters in a microprocessor includes a resource activation control unit for controlling the maximum power of the microprocessor and two or more resources. The resource activation control unit controls the activation of the resources such that the consumed and dissipated power of the microprocessor does not exceed a power bound which is configurable to a predetermined value below the maximum power.
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