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Parallel search technique for store operations

US7013366B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2002
Grant dateMar 14, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/3856
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for satisfying load operations by accessing data from a store buffer is described herein. The present invention further relates to satisfying load operations faster than prior art techniques in most cases. Finally, the present invention provides an improved technique for satisfying load operations that does not significantly impact processor performance.

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