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Method for evaluation of scalable symmetric multiple processor cache coherency protocols and algorithms

US6883071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2004
Grant dateApr 19, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0817
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of evaluating cache coherency protocols and algorithms in scalable symmetric multiple processor computer systems. The system includes scalable 32-byte or larger cache lines wherein one specific byte in the cache line is assigned for write and read transactions for each specific 32-bit processor. The method includes steps to ensure each 32-bit processor writes and reads to and from the specific byte in the cache line assigned to that 32-bit processor.

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