Using scan chains for context switching
US8056088B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/30141
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention sets forth an approach to context switching that utilizes scan chains modified to perform context switching operations. The design requires substantially less additional silicon area and design engineering effort than existing context switch approaches, while operating substantially faster and providing additional debug observability during context switching operations.
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