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Cache connection with bypassing feature

US6728823B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2000
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0888
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A source cache transfers data to an intermediate cache along a data connection. The intermediate cache is provided between the source cache and a target, and includes a memory array. The source cache may also transfer data to the target along the data connection while bypassing the memory array of the intermediate cache.

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