Operating integrated circuit logic blocks at independent voltages with single voltage supply
US8397090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2029 |
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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 to operate various logic blocks of an integrated circuit (IC) at independent voltages are described. In one embodiment, supply of power to one or more domains in an IC is adjusted based on an indication that power consumption by components of the corresponding domain is to be modified. Other embodiments are also described.
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