Clock Distribution Control for Adaptive Low-Power Function Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices face inefficiencies in resource utilization when executing application programs not included in their stored lists, as they fail to adapt resource allocation based on real-time operating statuses of clock generators and clock distribution circuits.
Innovation Solution
An integrated circuit with a clock generator, clock distribution circuit, monitoring circuit, memory, and control circuit that monitors operating statuses to dynamically control function modules, clock generators, or clock distribution circuits, allowing for efficient resource allocation and adaptation based on specified control methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a list of application programs is stored in advance with control methods, then resource control for listed applications is improved, but the device fails to efficiently use resources when executing applications not included in the list
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically monitors its own operating status through the monitoring circuit and self-adjusts resource allocation based on real-time clock generator and clock distribution circuit states, eliminating the need for external user updates to application lists
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring circuit continuously provides feedback on the operating statuses of clock generators and clock distribution circuits to the control circuit, enabling dynamic adjustment of function modules based on actual runtime conditions rather than pre-stored application data
2Ease of operation
If the electronic device adjusts resource allocation based on pre-stored control methods, then resource control for listed applications is improved, but manual updates of the application list are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic resource allocation based on real-time monitoring of its own operating status, eliminating the need for manual user intervention to update application lists or control methods
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuit is pre-configured with the capability to monitor operating status and automatically adjust resources, so no preliminary manual setup of application-specific control methods is needed at runtime
3Reliability
If function modules are kept in active state for all applications, then performance is maintained, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the operating state of function modules based on real-time monitoring of clock generator and clock distribution circuit statuses, transitioning modules between active and low-power states according to actual application requirements rather than maintaining a fixed state
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuit changes operational parameters of function modules (such as clock supply status) based on monitored operating conditions, allowing the system to adapt power consumption levels while maintaining performance when needed
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are an integrated circuit for controlling function modules to a low-power status depending on an operating status, an electronic device, and a control method thereof. An integrated circuit includes at least one clock generator, a clock distribution circuit that distributes a clock generated by the at least one clock generator, a plurality of function modules that receive the clock distributed by the clock distribution circuit, a monitoring circuit that monitors operating statuses of the at least one clock generator and the clock distribution circuit, a memory, and at least one control circuit. When the operating statuses of the at least one clock generator and the clock distribution circuit monitored by the monitoring circuit correspond to a specified operating status, the at least one control circuit is configured to control at least one of at least one function module of the plurality of function modules, the at least one clock generator, or the clock distribution circuit based on a specified control method. Moreover, various embodiment found through the disclosure are possible.