Single-step processing and selecting debugging modes
US6986026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3648
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, techniques are disclosed for causing a programmable processor to process one instruction at a time. Single-step debugging may be performed by taking an exception after each instruction or by invoking emulation mode after each instruction. The particular single-step debugging technique may be based upon state of control bits, or may be based upon the processor's current mode of operation, or both.
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