Method and apparatus for independently stopping and restarting f

Details Method and apparatus for independently stopping and restarting f Method and apparatus for independently stopping and restarting f

1992-11-06

1995-02-21

Harvey, Jack B.

395550, 395800, G06F 132, G06F 104

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053924371

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for powering down a functional unit on an integrated circuit having multiple functional units. Some of the functional units are clocked independently of each other. A method and mechanism for indicating to the functional unit whether it is required for use. Also included is a method and mechanism for powering down the functional unit transparent and independent of the rest of the functional units when the functional unit is not required for use.

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