Method and apparatus for warming up integrated circuits
US8572412B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C29/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure provide an integrated circuit (IC) chip. The IC chip includes functional circuits configured to perform desired functions when a chip temperature is higher than a threshold, such as a room temperature. The IC chip includes a warm-up module configured to warm-up the IC chip in a warm-up mode to raise the chip temperature above the threshold. A method for warming up an IC chip prior to operation is also disclosed.
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