Adaptive designs for power and thermal optimization

A processor designed to continuously monitor environmental conditions, such as its own power consumption, temperature, and operating frequency, has the potential to dynamically optimize its operating point for maximal power efficiency in real time. The implementation of Montecito's power and thermal control system (Foxton), which is nearing production, provides a basis for discussing opportunities for increasing power efficiency and robustness.

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