One of the most important (and obvious) characteristics of mobile computing is that mobile devices use batteries rather than being plugged into the mains power. This means that every part of a mobile ...

Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling can save a lot of power and energy, but design costs can be high and verification difficult. Almost all designs have become power-aware and are being forced to ...

Reducing the CPU speed is an important part of power management in modern laptop computers. In fact, running the CPU at a lower speed not only saves power, it reduces the heat production, which ...