Transfer labeling mechanism for multiple outstanding read requests on a split transaction bus
US5659707A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/36
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A labelling method and system are disclosed for correlating multiple outstanding requests to utilize a shared resource issued by a particular master of a computer system. The labelling system includes a memory for storing an assigned indication corresponding to each label assigned by each master of a computer system. The memory is also for indicating a label available for assignment which is unique over each outstanding, unsatisfied request to utilize the shared resource issued by each master of the computers system. The labelling system also includes a first circuit which is responsive to the unique label indicated by the memory. The first circuit is provided for assigning the unique label indicated by the memory to a request to utilize the shared resource issued by the particular master in which the labelling system is located.
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