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Microprocessor capable of automatically performing multiple bus cycles

US4580213A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1982
Grant dateApr 1, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/4234
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microprocessor is disclosed having a bus controller which is capable of automatically performing multiple bus cycles in response to a multi-cycle signal received from the control unit. The bus controller includes means for automatically incrementing the access address provided by the control unit, and for controlling the transfer of the data between the bus and respective destinations in the control units.

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