A computer implemented method, data processing system, and processor are provided for thermal throttling control for testing of real-time software. At least one thermal control setting is received. A thermal management system is set to a test mode using the at least one thermal control settings, where...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7512513?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7512513 - Thermal throttling control for testing of real-time software