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Vector register system for executing plural read/write commands concurrently and independently routing data to plural read/write ports

US4980817A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1987
Grant dateDec 25, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C8/16
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vector register provides the capability for simultaneously writing through at least two write ports and simultaneously reading from at least two read ports. In addition, a barber pole technique for storing words from logical vector registers into banks is provided to minimize conflicts.

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