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System and method for debugging highly integrated data processors

US6615368B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2000
Grant dateSep 2, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/3861
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a data processor having improved debugging features that output from the data processor selected instructions, data, or addresses in response to the occurrence of one or more of events in the data processor. The events include execution of a branch instruction, detection of a trigger value on an internal bus, or execution of a unique spray instruction.

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