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Virtual output buffer architecture

US7426604B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2006
Grant dateSep 16, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2205/064
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A buffer architecture enables linked lists to be used to administer virtual output queue buffering. The buffer has three random access memories (RAMs). A data RAM holds data. A free RAM holds a linked list of entries defining free space in the data RAM. Destination RAM holds a linked list of entries defining data in the data RAM to be forwarded to a destination.

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