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System and method for power control in a physical layer device

US9231655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2012
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/50
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for power control in a physical layer device. Energy savings during an active state can be produced through the monitoring of a received signal level by a receiver in a physical layer device. In one embodiment, based on an indication of the received signal level or other communication characteristic of the transmission medium, a control module can adjust the signal level or amplitude and/or adjust the voltage supply.

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