Processor temperature control interface
US7761723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for a processor temperature control interface. In one embodiment, a processor includes a bidirectional interface and output logic to assert a first signal indicating an internal high temperature on the bidirectional interface. Throttling logic throttles operations of the processor if either the internal high temperature is indicated or if an external signal is received on the bidirectional interface.
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