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Sharing Power Between Domains In A Processor Package

  • US 20140089688A1
  • Filed: 09/27/2012
  • Published: 03/27/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A processor comprising:

  • a first domain including at least one core to execute instructions;

    a second domain coupled to the first domain and including at least one non-core circuit, wherein the first and second domains are configured to operate at independent frequencies; and

    a power control unit (PCU) coupled to the first and second domains, the PCU including a power sharing logic to receive encoded power consumption information from the second domain and to calculate an available power budget for the first domain based at least in part on the encoded power consumption information.

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