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Per die voltage programming for energy efficient integrated circuit (IC) operation

US7685445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Intel Corporation · US

Inventors

Tawfik Arabi · Tigard, US
Ali Muhtaroglu · Hillsboro, US
Michael Bitan · Kiryat Shmona, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 29, 2006
Grant date	Mar 23, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 26, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02D10/00
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus to provide per die voltage programming for energy efficient integrated circuit (IC) operation are described. In some embodiments, the voltage potential supplied to an IC component is lowered below a peak performance voltage level, e.g., to reduce power consumption by the component. Other embodiments are also described.

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