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Method and apparatus for synchronizing load operations

US7284118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2004
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/3858
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for synchronizing load operations. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a decode circuit to decode a load fence instruction. An execution unit executes the load fence instruction after it has been decoded by the decode circuit.

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