Maximal temperature logging

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2006-06-21

2008-05-20

Lau, Tung S. (Department: 2863)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Temperature measuring system

Reexamination Certificate

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07376532

ABSTRACT:
A computer implemented method, data processing system, and processor are provided for logging a maximal temperature in an integrated circuit. A digital thermal sensor senses a temperature in the integrated circuit. The sensed temperature of the digital thermal sensor is read and a determination is made as to whether the sensed temperature is higher than a current maximal temperature. The sensed temperature is logged in response to the sensed temperature being higher than the current maximal temperature. The sensed temperature becomes a new maximal temperature for the integrated circuit.

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