Vector processor to operate on variable length vectors using graphics processing instructions
US10922267B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F17/142
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer processor is disclosed. The computer processor may comprise a vector unit comprising a vector register file comprising at least one register to hold a varying number of elements. The computer processor may further comprise processing logic configured to operate on the varying number of elements in the vector register file using one or more graphics processing instructions. The computer processor may be implemented as a monolithic integrated circuit.
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