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Hardware loops and pipeline system using advanced generation of loop parameters

US7065636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2000
Grant dateJun 20, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/3867
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a programmable processor is adapted to support hardware loops. The processor may include hardware such as a first set of registers, a second set of registers, a first pipeline, and a second pipeline. Furthermore, the processor may include a control unit adapted to efficiently implement the hardware when performing a hardware loop.

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