Power savings in a voltage supply controlled according to a work capability operating mode of an integrated circuit
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1. A method comprising:
- generating a first signal that indicates a state of reduced work capability in an integrated circuit (IC) that is being powered by a switching voltage supply; and
applying the first signal to increase the power efficiency of the switching voltage supply while the supply is powering the IC in the reduced work capability state.
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Abstract
Power is applied to a voltage supply. A signal that indicates reduced work capability in an integrated circuit (IC) that is being powered by the voltage supply is generated based on workload demand or conscious power and performance tradeoffs. This signal is applied to increase the power efficiency of the voltage supply, while the supply is powering the IC in its reduced work capability state.
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1. A method comprising:
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generating a first signal that indicates a state of reduced work capability in an integrated circuit (IC) that is being powered by a switching voltage supply; and
applying the first signal to increase the power efficiency of the switching voltage supply while the supply is powering the IC in the reduced work capability state. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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