Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Computer power control – Power conservation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-14
2006-02-14
Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 2116)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Computer power control
Power conservation
C713S300000, C713S320000, C713S323000, C713S324000, C713S340000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07000130
ABSTRACT:
Thermal throttling control to safely throttle clocks OFF and ON in an integrated circuit. Digital thermal throttling control is provided to gradually throttle a clock's frequency from ON to OFF and from OFF to ON. The gradual throttling can minimize an instantaneous current rise that would otherwise occur with a rapid shut OFF and a rapid turn ON of a clock. Included are methods and apparatus for digital thermal throttle control in an integrated circuit.
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Browne Lynne H.
Trujillo James K.
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