18471844. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
Contents
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae Gon Lee of Seongnam-si (KR)
Jae Young Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18471844 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The semiconductor device described in the patent application includes several components: an intellectual property (IP) block, a clock management unit, a critical path monitor (CPM), and a CPM clock manager.
- The clock management unit receives a clock request signal from the IP block, indicating whether the IP block requires a clock signal, and performs clock gating for the IP block based on this signal.
- The CPM monitors the clock signal provided to the IP block and adjusts the frequency of the clock signal and the voltage supplied to the IP block if necessary.
- The CPM clock manager is responsible for performing clock gating for the CPM.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Semiconductor manufacturing industry: This technology can be used in the development and production of semiconductor devices, improving their performance and power efficiency.
- Electronic devices: The innovation can be applied in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, enhancing their overall performance and energy efficiency.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Power consumption: By implementing clock gating based on the IP block's clock request signal, unnecessary power consumption can be reduced, leading to improved energy efficiency.
- Performance optimization: The CPM's ability to monitor and adjust the clock signal frequency and voltage helps optimize the performance of the IP block, ensuring it operates at its optimal level.
Benefits of this technology:
- Energy efficiency: By selectively gating the clock signal, power consumption can be significantly reduced, resulting in improved energy efficiency and longer battery life for electronic devices.
- Performance enhancement: The ability to monitor and adjust the clock signal frequency and voltage allows for fine-tuning the IP block's performance, leading to improved overall device performance and responsiveness.
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor device includes an intellectual property (IP) block, a clock management unit, a critical path monitor (CPM), and a CPM clock manager included in the clock management unit. The clock management unit is configured to receive a clock request signal, indicating whether the IP block requires a clock signal, from the IP block and perform clock gating for the IP block based on the received clock request signal. The CPM is configured to monitor the clock signal provided to the IP block to adjust at least one of a frequency of the clock signal provided to the IP block and a voltage supplied to the IP block. The CPM clock manager is configured to perform the clock gating for the CPM.
