Card for simulating peripheral component interconnect loads
US7783464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/33
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A card for simulating peripheral component interconnect (PCI) loads includes an interface configured for electrically connecting to a motherboard and a load circuit configured for simulating the different loads. The load circuit comprises at least one power module receiving a voltage from the interface. The power module is capable of changing resistance of the power module thereby to thermally consume various powers to simulate the different loads. Because the card consumes various power according to testing requirement, the stability of the motherboard can be tested in various load power without connecting actual PCI loads to the motherboard.
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