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Techniques to map cache data to memory arrays

US6954822B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2002
Grant dateOct 11, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2212/3042
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for mapping cache contents to memory arrays. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a processor portion and a cache controller that maps the cache ways to memory banks. In one embodiment, each bank includes data from one cache way. In another embodiment, each bank includes data from each way. In another embodiment, memory array banks contain data corresponding to sequential cache lines.

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