Instruction prediction based on filtering
US6092187A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/3848
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Instruction prediction based upon confidence and priority levels. A filtering effect is achieved by providing for prediction of an instruction by one of a plurality of predictors having (1) a confidence level satisfying a predetermined threshold value and (2) the highest priority level among the plurality of predictors. A default predictor is provided should no predictor satisfy this criteria. Efficient use of predictor memory is achieved through selective updating of predictors.
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