Programmable Logic Power Domains With Selectable Voltage Regulation

The semiconductor device is divided into multiple independently controllable regions or blocks, each with its own power domain. This allows selective activation of only the regions needed for current operations, leaving other regions in a low-power or standby state, thereby reducing overall power consumption while maintaining reconfigurability.

The device implements dynamic power management where power domains can be selectively enabled or disabled based on operational requirements. The ability to dynamically reconfigure which regions are active allows the device to adapt its power consumption profile to match the actual computational workload, maintaining flexibility while improving energy efficiency.

The power management architecture uses universal control mechanisms that can manage multiple power domains through standardized interfaces and control logic. This multi-functional approach allows a single power management unit to handle numerous regions, reducing the need for separate control circuits for each domain and thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.

The power management structure implements a hierarchical or nested organization where higher-level power management functions control multiple lower-level power domains. This nesting allows complex power management capabilities to be achieved through layered control, where simpler sub-units are coordinated by higher-level controllers, managing complexity through structured organization.