Audio noise mitigation for power state transitions

A method comprising:

• receiving a signal responsive to an indication associated with an exit event while providing a first voltage;
• if the indication is associated with at least a first type of periodic exit event, initiating a transition to a second, higher voltage at a first rate;
• and
• if the indication is associated with a second type of exit event, initiating a transition to the second, higher voltage at a second faster rate.

An apparatus comprising:

• a voltage source to provide at least a first voltage and a second higher voltage;
• an exit policy control module responsive to at least a first signal to indicate one of a slow exit policy and a fast exit policy depending on a type of the exit event;
• and
• a slew rate controller responsive to the exit policy control module to control a rate of transition between the first voltage and the second voltage.

A system comprising:

• a bus to communicate information;
• a processor coupled to the bus to process instructions;
• a battery adapter to receive a battery capable of providing power to the system;
• and
• a voltage regulator to provide an operating voltage to the processor, the voltage regulator being responsive to a first signal responsive to an indication associated with an exit event to control a rate of transition from a first lower voltage to a second higher voltage depending on a type of the exit event.