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Power multiplexer for integrated circuit power grid efficiency

US9690359B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2015
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/3203
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit is provided with a low-power island including embedded memory power domains that may selectively couple to either an active-mode power supply voltage supplied on a first power rail or to a sleep-mode power supply voltage supplied on a second power rail.

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