18482613. APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEM-ON-CHIP simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEM-ON-CHIP
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dong-Hee Han of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Dae-yeong Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR)
APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEM-ON-CHIP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18482613 titled 'APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEM-ON-CHIP
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for operating a system-on-chip (SOC) that includes multiple processor cores. The operating frequency of the processor cores is set based on the permitted power consumption of the SOC and the operating status of the cores. The operating frequency is within the maximum operating frequency of the cores. At least one of the processor cores performs processing operations at this frequency. If the power consumption exceeds the permitted limit, a warning signal is activated, and immediate control operations are performed to reduce the power consumption.
- The SOC includes multiple processor cores.
- The operating frequency of the cores is set based on permitted power consumption and operating status.
- The operating frequency is within the maximum frequency limit.
- At least one core performs processing operations at the set frequency.
- If power consumption exceeds the limit, a warning signal is activated.
- Immediate control operations are performed to reduce power consumption.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be applied in various electronic devices that utilize system-on-chip architectures, such as smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices.
- It can be used in high-performance computing systems to optimize power consumption and prevent overheating.
Problems Solved:
- Power consumption management: The method helps to regulate power consumption of the SOC by setting the operating frequency based on permitted limits and adjusting it when necessary.
- Overheating prevention: By monitoring power consumption and activating control operations, the technology helps prevent the SOC from exceeding its power limits and potentially overheating.
Benefits:
- Power efficiency: The method ensures that the SOC operates at an optimal frequency, balancing performance and power consumption.
- System protection: By activating a warning signal and performing control operations, the technology protects the SOC from potential damage caused by excessive power consumption.
- Real-time power management: The immediate control operations allow for quick adjustments to reduce power consumption, ensuring the SOC operates within safe limits.
Original Abstract Submitted
In a method of operating a system-on-chip (SOC), the SOC includes a plurality of processor cores. An operating frequency of the plurality of processor cores is set to a first operating frequency based on permitted power consumption of the SOC and an operating status of the plurality of processor cores. The first operating frequency is within a maximum operating frequency of the plurality of processor cores. At least one of the plurality of processor cores performs at least one processing operation based on the first operating frequency. When present power consumption of the SOC is determined as exceeding the permitted power consumption, a warning signal is activated, and a first control operation for reducing the present power consumption is performed immediately thereafter.
