Independent control of core system blocks for power optimization
US7555664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/263
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Power management commands are provided to a power management unit of a processing device, wherein the power management unit coupled to a core system block of the processing device. Sampling of the core system block is performed in response to the power management commands by the power management unit, wherein sampling includes periodically powering the core system block.
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