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Frequency specific closed loop feedback control of integrated circuits

  • US 8,040,149 B2
  • Filed: 09/01/2009
  • Issued: 10/18/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of operating an integrated circuit, said method comprising:

  • accessing a predetermined value of an operating characteristic of said integrated circuit, wherein said predetermined value correlates to a target value for an operating frequency of said integrated circuit;

    measuring a current value of said operating characteristic; and

    adjusting a voltage supply to provide a level of voltage to said integrated circuit to cause said current value of said operating characteristic to approach said predetermined value to cause said operating frequency to approach said target value.

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