Application specific clock throttling

Details Application specific clock throttling Application specific clock throttling

1995-03-07

1997-04-22

Heckler, Thomas M.

395670, G06F 108

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056236476

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for managing the operating speed of a microprocessor is described. The apparatus adjusts the CPU clock of the microprocessor to meet the computing requirement of applications run by the microprocessor. The apparatus prevents the microprocessor from operating at peak speeds when not required, thus reducing the power consumption and heat dissipation of the microprocessor. A method for managing the operating speed of a microprocessor is also described. The method comprises the steps of determining the application that is run in the present time quantum, determining the application's computing requirement, and adjusting the microprocessor's operation speed to meet the requirement.

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Ron Wilson, "Opti, Green Logic Roll Notebook Chip Sets", Electronic Engineering Times, Sep. 26, 1994, p. 10.

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