Electronic digital logic circuitry – Multifunctional or programmable – Array
Patent
1995-11-14
1996-10-01
Kriess, Kevin A.
Electronic digital logic circuitry
Multifunctional or programmable
Array
326 23, 326 87, 326 93, 327217, 327155, 327243, 327297, H03K 1716, H03K 513
Patent
active
055617921
ABSTRACT:
A microprocessor circuit is provided that allows the internal microprocessor clock speed to vary depending upon a register that can be programmed by software. In addition, the drive strength of the internal clock generator may similarly be varied by software programming. The programmer or user of the microprocessor may change the internal clock speed such that the microprocessor operates at a first frequency or at a second frequency depending upon the performance requirements. A lower frequency of operation may be selected for low power consumption and low EMI, while a higher frequency of operation may be selected for computational intensive and high performance applications.
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Advanced Micro Devices , Inc.
Banankhah Majid A.
Kriess Kevin A.
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