Data processing system having bit exact instructions and methods therefor
US8307196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2030 |
Classification
- 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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