Power management system distinguishing between primary and secon

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1994-02-02

1996-04-23

Ray, Gopal C

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364707, 364270, 3642702, 3642731, 3642732, 3642733, 364DIG1, 395800, G06F 132

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055112030

ABSTRACT:
A power management unit is provided that includes several states, each of which is associated with a different power management mode. Transitions between the states of the power management unit are dependent upon the type of activities detected. Upon reset of the computer system, the power management unit enters a ready state during which a CPU clock signal and a system clock signal are driven at their maximum frequencies. If no primary activities are detected over certain time periods, the power management unit successively transitions from the ready state to a doze state, then to a stand-by state, and then to a suspend state. During the doze state, the frequency of the CPU clock signal is slowed, and during the stand-by state, the CPU clock signal is stopped. During the suspend state, both the CPU clock signal and the system clock signal are stopped, and the power to selected circuit portions may be removed. If a secondary activity is detected when the power management unit is in the doze state or the ready state, the power management unit enters a transitory state during which both the CPU clock signal and the system clock signal are driven at maximum frequencies for a predetermined time duration. Subsequently, the power management unit reverts back to the previous power management state. Primary activities cause the power management unit to enter the ready state.

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