17573268. Global Integrated Circuit Power Control simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Global Integrated Circuit Power Control
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Doron Rajwan of Rishon LeZion (IL)
Inder M. Sodhi of Palo Alto CA (US)
Keith Cox of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Jung Wook Cho of Cupertino CA (US)
Kevin I. Park of San Francisco CA (US)
Global Integrated Circuit Power Control - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17573268 titled 'Global Integrated Circuit Power Control
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes a system that includes multiple component circuits, which have rate control circuits to manage power consumption based on allocated power indications. These rate control circuits can send power requests for the component circuits and a floor request that represents the minimum power required for reliable operation.
- The system includes multiple component circuits.
- Rate control circuits are present in the component circuits.
- Power consumption in the component circuits is controlled by the rate control circuits.
- The rate control circuits use indications of power allocated to the component circuits.
- Power requests for the component circuits can be transmitted by the rate control circuits.
- A floor request is sent by the rate control circuits to ensure a minimum amount of power for reliable operation.
Potential Applications
This technology has potential applications in various fields, including:
- Electronic devices and appliances
- Power management systems
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Embedded systems
- Mobile devices and smartphones
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the following problems:
- Uncontrolled power consumption in component circuits
- Inefficient power allocation in systems
- Lack of reliable operation due to insufficient power supply
- Difficulty in managing power requests for different component circuits
Benefits
The technology offers several benefits, such as:
- Efficient power consumption in component circuits
- Optimal power allocation based on indications
- Reliable operation ensured by the floor request
- Improved power management in systems
- Enhanced performance and longevity of electronic devices
Original Abstract Submitted
In an embodiment, a system may include a plurality of component circuits. The plurality of component circuits may include rate control circuits the control power consumption in the component circuits based on indications of power allocated to the component circuits. In an embodiment, the rate control circuits may transmit power requests for the component circuits and a floor request representing a minimum amount of power that may ensure reliable operation.
