A method for limiting power consumption in a multiprocessor chip is provided. In this method, a read or write request is received by the memory controller, which controls a memory that is external to the multiprocessor chip. The memory controller includes a bank counter that keeps track of the number...http://www.google.de/patents/US7596707?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7596707 - System and method for efficient power throttling in multiprocessor chip
