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Method and apparatus to limit memory power

US8738937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2010
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, the present invention includes a power manager to receive a memory power usage value, to determine an available power based at least in part on a power budget and the memory power usage value, and to change a memory power state based at least in part on the available power, wherein the memory power state comprises a memory frequency and a memory voltage. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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