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Multiply-accumulate “0” data gating

US11656846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2020
Grant dateMay 23, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T1/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an example, an apparatus comprises a plurality of execution units and logic, at least partially including hardware logic, to gate at least one of a multiply unit or an accumulate unit in response to an input of value zero. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

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