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System and method for controlling prefetching

US6957306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2002
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2212/6022
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods that control prefetching are provided. In one embodiment, a system may include, for example, a prefetch buffer system coupled to a processing unit and to a memory. The prefetch buffer system may include, for example, a prefetch controller that is adapted to be programmable such that prefetch control features can be selected.

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