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Dynamic power control for CDR

US9444614B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2014
Grant dateSep 13, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 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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