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Power savings in a voltage supply controlled according to a work capability operating mode of an integrated circuit

  • US 20060146467A1
  • Filed: 03/01/2006
  • Published: 07/06/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/24/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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