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Power consumption reduction in medical devices employing multiple supply voltages and clock frequency control

  • US 6,324,426 B1
  • Filed: 10/31/2000
  • Issued: 11/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of conserving power in a medical device, the method comprising:

  • providing processing circuitry operable for performing at least a first and second function;

    operating the processing circuitry at a first supply voltage level to perform the first function;

    operating the processing circuitry at a second supply voltage level to perform the second function, wherein the first supply voltage level is different from the second supply voltage level; and

    completing the first function just prior to the start of the second function.

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