Regulating application of clock to control current rush (DI/DT)
US7533286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus for engineering di/dt. The apparatus includes a plurality of functional blocks to perform different functions. The apparatus also includes a clock source to provide a clock signal to said plurality of functional blocks. At least one gating device is used to regulate application of the clock to the plurality of functional blocks. A controller is included to control the at least one gating device and turning-on of the clock signal.
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