A portion of an integrated circuit (IC) is operated at a high operating frequency while the IC communicates at a bus frequency during a first period of time. A throttle signal is sent to the IC, and in response, the high operating frequency is reduced to a low operating frequency. The portion of the...http://www.google.de/patents/US6564332?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6564332 - Method and apparatus for managing power consumption in a computer system responsive to the power delivery specifications of a power outlet
