Method and apparatus for controlling heat generation in a...

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2006-07-26

2009-11-10

Du, Thuan N (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

C713S323000, C700S012000, C700S014000, C712S002000

Reexamination Certificate

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07617403

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed methodology and apparatus may reduce heat generation in a multi-core processor. In one embodiment, a multi-core processor cycles selected processor cores off in a predetermined pattern across the processor die over time to reduce the average heat generation by the processor. The disclosed multi-core processor may reduce or avoid undesirable hot spots that impact processor life.

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