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Apparatus and method for debugging a graphics processing unit in response to a debug instruction

US7711990B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2005
Grant dateMay 4, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/3648
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a graphics processing unit with a processor responsive to a debug instruction that initiates the storage of execution state information. A memory stores the execution state information. A central processing unit executes a debugging program to analyze the execution state information.

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