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Asynchronous multiple-order issue system architecture

US7698535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2003
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/3885
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An asynchronous circuit is described for processing units of data having a program order associated therewith. The circuit includes an N-way-issue resource comprising N parallel pipelines. Each pipeline is operable to transmit a subset of the units of data in a first-in-first-out manner. The asynchronous circuit is operable to sequentially control transmission of the units of data in the pipelines such that the program order is maintained.

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