Abstract: A method for monitoring and reporting conditions of motors and transformers, the steps including: first, collecting measurements and data using at least one sensor to measure performance indicators of at least one motor or transformer; next, analyzing and processing the data using local computing hardware and software connected to the at least one sensor; then, transmitting the data to a cloud based analytics system for further processing and storage of the data and analytics results; lastly, making the stored analytics results available to a user through user interface processing.

Abstract: A method for monitoring and reporting conditions of motors and transformers, the steps including: first, collecting measurements and data using at least one sensor to measure performance indicators of at least one motor or transformer; next, analyzing and processing the data using local computing hardware and software connected to the at least one sensor; then, transmitting the data to a cloud based analytics system for further processing and storage of the data and analytics results; lastly, making the stored analytics results available to a user through user interface processing.

Abstract: Techniques for providing a synthetic price are described herein. The techniques may include a method of synthetic price provisioning including identifying a device operating in a consumption entity, wherein the device operates at least partially based on a pricing signal provided by an energy provider. Optimal operation is determined based on the device and other devices in the consumption entity. The method includes providing a synthetic pricing signal to replace the pricing signal provided by the energy provider such that the devices operate according to the optimization model.

Abstract: Techniques for providing a synthetic price are described herein. The techniques may include a method of synthetic price provisioning including identifying a device operating in a consumption entity, wherein the device operates at least partially based on a pricing signal provided by an energy provider. Optimal operation is determined based on the device and other devices in the consumption entity. The method includes providing a synthetic pricing signal to replace the pricing signal provided by the energy provider such that the devices operate according to the optimization model.

Abstract: Techniques to enable voltage regulators to adjust for coming load changes are presented herein. In some embodiments, a functional block such as a microprocessor core having an associated clock signal is powered by at least one switching-type voltage regulator. When the functional block is about to require an increased level of power, the associated clock is provided to drive the at least one regulator switches overriding their normal drive signal, which has a lower frequency. Thus, the switches are driven at a higher frequency sufficiently prior to (e.g., just ahead of) the load change to reduce the amount of droop that would otherwise occur.

Abstract: A voltage regulator may include a voltage converter to generate an output voltage based on an input voltage and a control signal. The voltage regulator may also include a control loop to adjust the control signal based on a magnitude of an error between a digital representation of the output voltage and an adaptive digital reference voltage. Additionally, the voltage regulator can have adaptive voltage positioning logic to modify the adaptive digital reference voltage based on the magnitude of the error.

Abstract: Techniques to enable voltage regulators to adjust for coming load changes are presented herein. In some embodiments, a functional block such as a microprocessor core having an associated clock signal is powered by at least one switching-type voltage regulator. When the functional block is about to require an increased level of power, the associated clock is provided to drive the at least one regulator switches overriding their normal drive signal, which has a lower frequency. Thus, the switches are driven at a higher frequency sufficiently prior to (e.g., just ahead of) the load change to reduce the amount of droop that would otherwise occur.

Abstract: Techniques to enable voltage regulators to adjust for coming load changes are presented herein. In some embodiments, a functional block such as a microprocessor core having an associated clock signal is powered by at least one switching-type voltage regulator. When the functional block is about to require an increased level of power, the associated clock is provided to drive the at least one regulator switches overriding their normal drive signal, which has a lower frequency. Thus, the switches are driven at a higher frequency sufficiently prior to (e.g., just ahead of) the load change to reduce the amount of droop that would otherwise occur.

Abstract: A voltage regulator may include a voltage converter to generate an output voltage based on an input voltage and a control signal. The voltage regulator may also include a control loop to adjust the control signal based on a magnitude of an error between a digital representation of the output voltage and an adaptive digital reference voltage. Additionally, the voltage regulator can have adaptive voltage positioning logic to modify the adaptive digital reference voltage based on the magnitude of the error.

Abstract: A “digital data stream,” “binary sequence” or word can be generated by a logic circuit such as a processor and the sequence can be converted to a series of pulses such that the content of the sequence can be utilized to accurately control/drive a plurality of power transistors. Accordingly, a regulated voltage can be provided through such a data type output of a processor. Thus, a standard processor that executes data processing operations can provide a low level logic signal as a serial digital transmission, possibly a four bit word, and control a power supply without significant modification. To achieve such a conversion the processor can be capacitively coupled to a voltage level shifter and a delay module to provide a plurality of power transistor drive signals. The converter can be wholly integrated onto a processor or motherboard to eliminate devices and stand alone assemblies that are commonly required in data processing systems.

Abstract: Techniques to enable voltage regulators to adjust for coming load changes are presented herein. In some embodiments, a functional block such as a microprocessor core having an associated clock signal is powered by at least one switching-type voltage regulator. When the functional block is about to require an increased level of power, the associated clock is provided to drive the at least one regulator switches overriding their normal drive signal, which has a lower frequency. Thus, the switches are driven at a higher frequency sufficiently prior to (e.g., just ahead of) the load change to reduce the amount of droop that would otherwise occur.

Abstract: A “digital data stream,” “binary sequence” or word can be generated by a logic circuit such as a processor and the sequence can be converted to a series of pulses such that the content of the sequence can be utilized to accurately control/drive a plurality of power transistors. Accordingly, a regulated voltage can be provided through such a data type output of a processor. Thus, a standard processor that executes data processing operations can provide a low level logic signal as a serial digital transmission, possibly a four bit word, and control a power supply without significant modification. To achieve such a conversion the processor can be capacitively coupled to a voltage level shifter and a delay module to provide a plurality of power transistor drive signals. The converter can be wholly integrated onto a processor or motherboard to eliminate devices and stand alone assemblies that are commonly required in data processing systems.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a power manager may be coupled to a load circuit and configured to receive an input signal indicating a line disturbance on a power supply line and to reduce a load requirement of the load circuit in accordance with the received signal. The power manager may be configured to selectively reduce power to components with low entrance latency while continuing to provide full power to components with high entrance latency. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems and apparatus for flexible thermal management coupling are provided. For example, an apparatus or system may includes a conduction component to conduct heat to a thermal management device, a flexible component defining a cavity, wherein the flexible component is to couple the conduction component to an electronic device, and a heat transfer component coupled to transfer heat, via the flexible component, from the electronic device to the conduction component.

Abstract: A voltage regulator on a first chip is embedded in a core. The voltage regulator on a chip and the core are part of an integral package. The package can include a microelectronic device on a second chip. The voltage regulator is disposed on a bumpless, build-up layer structure. The voltage regulator has a first active surface and the microelectronic device has a second active surface. The first active surface faces the second active surface.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the converter 100 utilizes an isolated autotransformer to provide an efficient turns ratio voltage reduction of a transformer and yet be driven by a standard buck controller.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems and apparatus for flexible thermal management coupling are provided. For example, an apparatus or system may comprise a conduction component to conduct heat to a thermal management device, a flexible component defining a cavity, wherein the flexible component is to couple the conduction component to an electronic device, and a heat transfer component coupled to transfer heat, via the flexible component, from the electronic device to the conduction component.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a cooling device may comprise first and second contact surfaces to transfer heat to a cooling medium. The cooling device may further comprise, in some embodiments, a first electrical component coupled to transmit heat to the first contact surface and a second electrical component coupled to transmit heat to the second contact surface.

Abstract: Methods of forming a microelectronic structure are described. Embodiments of those methods include providing a substrate comprising a power pad, and attaching a nanotube comprising at least one side chain to the power pad.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for improved management of devices, one embodiment of which includes a plurality of system components, at least one of which includes an antenna coupled to the system component to transmit signals containing information related to at least one performance aspect of the system component. Other embodiments include a management entity to receive the signals and analyze the information contained therein and to provide control signals meant to cause an alteration in at least one performance aspect of a system component.