Method, apparatus and computer program product for implementing level bias function for branch prediction control for generating test simulation vectors
US7302556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3684
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for implementing a level bias function for branch prediction control for generating test simulation vectors. User selected options are received for a set of constraints for generating test simulation vectors for branch conditional instructions. Current resource values for predicting a branch for a branch conditional instruction are read. A branch operand field is generated to include a set of valid values using the current resource values and based upon said user selected constraints. The branch operand field defines conditions under which a branch is taken.
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