System and method for controlling prefetching
US6957306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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