Systems and methods for implementing standby functionality using field programmable gate arrays
AssigneeShenzhen Tcl New Technology Co., Ltd.
InventorsWilliam John Testin, Yefim Vayl, John Walter Englert
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Abstract
The disclosed embodiments relate to an electronic device comprising a logic circuit comprising a plurality of logic banks. In accordance with embodiments of the present technique, at least one of the plurality of banks is configured to provide standby functionality to the electronic device. The electronic device further comprises a power supply coupled to the logic circuit, configured to power the at least one bank without powering all of the plurality of banks.
Claims20
An electronic device, comprising:
- a logic circuit comprising a plurality of banks, wherein at least one of the plurality of banks is configured to provide standby functionality to the electronic device;
- and
- a power supply coupled to the logic circuit and configured to power the at least one bank without powering all of the plurality of banks.
A method for operating an electronic device, comprising:
- powering at least one of a plurality of banks of a logic circuit adapted to provide standby functionality to the electronic device;
- configuring the at least one bank to provide the standby functionality to the electronic device;
- and
- operating the electronic device in a standby mode.
An electronic device, comprising:
- a computer processing unit;
- a logic circuit comprising a plurality of banks, wherein at least one of the plurality of banks is configured to provide standby functionality to the electronic device;
- and
- a power supply coupled to the logic circuit and configured to power the at least one bank without powering all of the plurality of banks and/or the computer processing unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.