US 2018/0129180 A1 · PCH THERMAL SENSOR DYNAMIC SHUTDOWN

Abstract

Particular embodiments described herein provide for a system, such as a computing system, that includes a processor operable to execute instructions associated with the electronic code, a thermal sensor operable to measure a temperature associated with a device, and a controller in communication with the thermal sensor. The controller is configured to receive an activity status associated with the processor, and receiving a temperature output value representative of a measured temperature associated with the device from the thermal sensor. The controller is further configured to provide a disable signal to the thermal sensor based upon the activity status indicating that the processor is in a reduced activity state and that the temperature output value is less than or equal to a predetermined temperature threshold value.

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Dependent claims

An system, comprising:

a processor operable to execute instructions associated with the electronic code;
a thermal sensor operable to measure a temperature associated with a device;
and
a controller in communication with the thermal sensor, the controller configured to:
receive an activity status associated with the processor;
receive a temperature output value representative of a measured temperature associated with the device from the thermal sensor;
and
provide a disable signal to the thermal sensor based upon the activity status indicating that the processor is in a reduced activity state and that the temperature output value is less than or equal to a predetermined temperature threshold value.

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Abstract

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