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Repeated conflict acknowledgements in a cache coherency protocol

US7536515B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2006
Grant dateMay 19, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0828
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a cache coherency protocol multiple conflict phases may be utilized to resolve a data request conflict condition. The multiple conflict phases may avoid buffering or stalling conflict resolution, which may reduce system inefficiencies.

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