Heat management using power management information
US8665592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-core microprocessor provides an indication of the power management state of each of the cores on output terminals. Cooling of the cores is adjusted responsive to the indication of the power management state of the respective cores with additional cooling being provided to those cores in a more active state and less cooling provided to those cores in a less active state.
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