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Trace control block implementation and method

US7055070B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2001
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/3636
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for program counter and data tracing is disclosed. A trace interface is provided for communication of trace information between a processor core and a trace control block. The trace interface enables various combinations of processor cores and trace control blocks to be implemented.

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