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Implementing direct access caches in coherent multiprocessors

US8533401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2002
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0831
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Non-processor agents, such as bus agents, may directly access processor caches. A coherency protocol ensures that cache coherency is maintained.

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