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Programmable high performance mode for multi-way associative cache/memory designs

US5778428A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1995
Grant dateJul 7, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides circuitry which facilitates user selection of alternative memory accessing techniques. The present invention provides a design approach or technique to transform the time associated with waiting for a valid "way-select" signal into cycle reduction time, thus providing a beneficial increase in the overall performance of multi-way associative cache and memory designs.

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