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Method for reading a multiple byte data element in a memory system with at least one cache and a main memory

US5420994A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 1990
Grant dateMay 30, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0884
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for reading a multiple byte data element stored in both first and second memories. Selected bytes of the data element are invalidated in the first memory. Valid bytes from the first memory are combined with remaining bytes from the second memory in response to a read request.

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