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Memory management in multiprocessor system

US6981072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2003
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/1081
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and a method are provided for improving memory management in a multiprocessor system. A direct memory access (DMA) operation is set up for a first processor. A DMA effective address is translated to a virtual address. The virtual address is translated to a physical address, which is used to access a memory hierarchy of the multiprocessor system.

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