Method and apparatus for controlling heat generation in a multi-core processor
US7617403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/206
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed methodology and apparatus may reduce heat generation in a multi-core processor. In one embodiment, a multi-core processor cycles selected processor cores off in a predetermined pattern across the processor die over time to reduce the average heat generation by the processor. The disclosed multi-core processor may reduce or avoid undesirable hot spots that impact processor life.
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