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Method for improved code generation in reduced instruction set computers

US5133072A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1986
Grant dateJul 21, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/447
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for efficient generation of complied code is presented. In order to gain significant performance advantage with a minimum of code expansion, out-of-line code sequences are used. An out-of-line code sequence is a series of instructions that are invoked by a simplified calling mechanism in which almost no state-saving is required. Additionally, out-of-line code sequences is designed so that a single copy can exist on a system and all processes running on that system can access it. A series of out-of-line code sequences can be generated, each member of the series being tailored to a particular combination of compile-time information.

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