What is Power sequencing?

The specified order for applying and removing multiple supply voltages to a chip; violating it can cause malfunction or latch-up.

Field: Power Management

Questions that mention Power sequencing (1)

  1. In chips using multiple supply voltages, why must the power-up order (power sequencing) be observed?

Related terms

Latch-up ACPI Activity factor Adaptive voltage scaling (AVS) Break-even time C-state Dynamic power Energy-delay product (EDP) Inrush current Isolation cell

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