IC with on-die power-gating circuit

Details IC with on-die power-gating circuit IC with on-die power-gating circuit

2005-07-29

2009-10-06

Paladini, Albert W (Department: 2836)

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Switching systems

Switch actuation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07598630

ABSTRACT:
In some embodiments a semiconductor device is described that includes, on a single die, both a functional circuit and a power-gating circuit. The power-gating circuit may be used to control the power delivered to core circuit elements on the semiconductor device. The power may be provided to and possibly from the power-gating circuit using underutilized die connection elements. Other embodiments are otherwise disclosed herein.

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