Microprocessor with externally controllable power management

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1994-09-22

1997-05-13

Davis, George B.

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395560, 364707, 365227, G06F 132

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056301430

ABSTRACT:
A processing unit includes a plurality of subcircuits and circuitry for generating clock signals thereto. Detection circuitry detects the assertion of a control signal and disabling circuitry is operable to disable the clock signals to one or more of the subcircuits responsive to the control signal.

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