Dynamic power control for CDR
US9444614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L7/0337
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for dynamically controlling power of a device. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first circuit and a second circuit for generating a clock signal, wherein a frequency of the clock signal is dependent on a control voltage provided to the second circuit. A third circuit is coupled to receive the control voltage and is configured to adjust power consumed by the first circuit based on the control voltage.
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