Voltage Identification Code Transform Circuit for Cross-Standard Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Microprocessors with different voltage regulation standards are not compatible with motherboards, leading to potential damage due to incorrect voltage settings, as existing technologies require manual intervention and are limited to specific voltage standards.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for transforming voltage identification codes using a transform table within a computer system, allowing a microprocessor to operate with different voltage regulation standards by converting voltage identification codes between various standards, such as DT Diamondville to IMVP6, VRD 10 to VRD 11, and VRD 10E to VRD 11, using pulse-width modulation controllers and VHDL-based transform tables.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a motherboard supports only one voltage regulation standard, then the voltage setting is reliable and safe, but the compatibility with microprocessors of different standards is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a voltage identification code transformation circuit as an intermediary component between the microprocessor and the motherboard's voltage regulation system. This circuit receives the original VID code from the microprocessor, transforms it according to a predetermined transformation relationship, and outputs a transformed VID code that the motherboard can correctly interpret. This mediator enables compatibility between microprocessors of different voltage regulation standards without compromising the motherboard's single-standard architecture.
2Measurement precision
If manual voltage setting is used via jumper or DIP switch, then the voltage can be precisely controlled, but the operation is complex and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the microprocessor to automatically provide its voltage identification information through the VID code, and the transformation circuit to automatically transform this code based on the predetermined relationship. The system performs voltage identification and transformation without requiring manual intervention, eliminating the need for users to manually set jumpers or DIP switches while maintaining precise voltage control.
3Ease of operation
If voltage identification technology is adopted for automatic voltage setting, then the ease of operation is improved, but the compatibility between different voltage regulation standards deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by transforming the voltage identification code parameter according to a predetermined transformation relationship. The transformation circuit modifies the VID code parameter to account for differences between voltage regulation standards, enabling the same physical voltage to be represented by different VID code values depending on the standard being used. This allows automatic voltage setting to work across multiple standards.
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AI summary
The disclosure is related to a method for transforming voltage identification codes of a microprocessor. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a first voltage identification code of a first voltage regulation standard, wherein the first voltage identification code is in correspondence with a first voltage; and transforming the first voltage identification code into a second voltage identification code of a second voltage regulation standard, wherein the second voltage identification code is in correspondence with a second voltage, and the second voltage is the same as the first voltage.