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Method for unpacking a plurality of packed data into a result packed data

US5881275A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 1997
Grant dateMar 9, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F7/49921
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A processor. The processor includes a first register for storing a first packed data, a decoder, and a functional unit. The decoder has a control signal input. The control signal input is for receiving a first control signal and a second control signal. The first control signal is for indicating a pack operation. The second control signal is for indicating an unpack operation. The functional unit is coupled to the decoder and the register. The functional unit is for performing the pack operation and the unpack operation using the first packed data. The processor also supports a move operation.

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