Fan control during low temperature operations to reduce platform power
US9459677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In general, the disclosure describes adjusting the speed of a fan used to cool a processor in a manner that substantially minimizes the combined power consumption of the processor and the fan. By adjusting the speed of the fan up and/or down and then determining the combined power consumption, the fan speed resulting in minimal power consumption may be determined.
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