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System and method for performing table look-ups using a multiple data fetch architecture

US6467035B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1997
Grant dateOct 15, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/345
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A novel table look-up/indirect addressing system and method uses a dual fetch Harvard architecture to accomplish one full table look-up access per instruction cycle. The offset access fetch, the indirect data fetch and the table offset and base address addition are all performed during a single cycle. The system and method also accommodate data accesses using packed (half word) offsets.

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