System and method for synchronizing translation lookaside buffer access in a multithread processor
US7617380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F12/1027
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for synchronizing translation lookaside buffer (TLB) access in a multithread processor is disclosed. When a first exception is found while searching the TLB, the exception is handled. While the exception is handled, thread processors are restricted from requesting the handling of any other exception.
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