Patent ID: RE40473

Claim:
A dynamic performance circuit adjustment system comprising: a functional circuit for performing operational tasks that have differing minimum performance and support function requirements; and a dynamic performance adjustment control circuit for controlling performance adjustments to said functional circuit and adjustments to support functions for said functional circuit, said dynamic performance adjustment control circuit coupled to said functional circuit, wherein said dynamic performance adjustment control circuit: a) adjusts the frequency and voltage at which said functional circuit operates to a relatively greater frequency and voltage for tasks required to be performed in a shorter duration of time, b) adjusts the frequency and voltage at which said functional circuit operates to a relatively lower frequency and voltage for tasks with longer timing tolerance, and c) transmits an operation control signal to said functional circuit directing said functional circuit to cease operations for a period of time sufficient to permit said dynamic performance adjustment control circuit to make changes to said performance input signal and said support signal and permit the system to stabilize.