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Device and method for controlling an execution of a DMA task

US8001430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2005
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/28
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling an execution of a first DMA task, the method includes comprises monitoring an execution of the first DMA task, the method characterized by including defining a first DMA task execution interval and a first DMA task execution sub-interval; and performing a first possible timing violation responsive operation if the first DMA task was not completed during the first DMA task execution sub-interval. A device having a first DMA task controlling capabilities, the device includes a memory unit; characterized by including a DMA controller that is adapted to monitor an execution of the first DMA task that involves an access to the memory unit, and to perform a first possible timing violation responsive operation if the first DMA task was not completed during a first DMA task execution sub-interval.

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