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Method of dynamically scaling a power level of a microprocessor

US9720492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2015
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2035

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

Abstract

A power management device includes a workload rate detector configured to adjust a length of a duration period; a power management unit configured to calculate a period workload rate in the duration period; and a voltage-clock provider configured to adjust a power level, based on the period workload rate and/or based on an external command.

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