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Apparatus and method for scheduling threads in multi-threading processors

US8205204B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2009
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2030

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

Abstract

An multi-threading processor is provided. The multi-threading processor includes a first instruction fetch unit to receive a first thread and a second instruction fetch unit to receive a second thread. A multi-thread scheduler coupled to the instruction fetch units and a execution unit. The multi-thread scheduler determines the width of the execution unit and the execution unit executes the threads accordingly.

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