Disabling cache portions during low voltage operations
US8291168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus relating to disabling one or more cache portions during low voltage operations are described. In some embodiments, one or more extra bits may be used for a portion of a cache that indicate whether the portion of the cache is capable at operating at or below Vccmin levels. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
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