System for transferring data packets of different context utilizing single interface and concurrently processing data packets of different contexts
US6425021B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/385
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for processing data packets through direct memory access (DMA) in transferring data packets between a bus and an apparatus containing DMA engines. The DMA engines process different contexts, also referred to as distinct logical data streams. The phase of a bus along with the status of DMA transactions are monitored. The phase and the status are used to dynamically allocate priorities to the DMA engines to maximize the efficiency in processing data.
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