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Data processing system having bit exact instructions and methods therefor

US8307196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2006
Grant dateNov 6, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/30101
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a data processing system is provided. The method includes providing a first operand stored in a first register, providing a second operand stored in the register, providing a third operand stored in the register. The method further includes executing a first instruction, where executing the first instruction comprises: (1) retrieving the first operand, the second operand, and the third operand from the first register; (2) performing an operation using the first operand, the second operand, and the third operand to generate a bit exact result.

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