Cache memory system including selectively accessible pre-fetch memory for pre-fetch of variable size data
US8725987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/6028
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for pre-fetching data into a cache memory system. These systems and methods comprise retrieving a portion of data from a system memory and storing a copy of the retrieved portion of data in a cache memory. These systems and methods further comprise monitoring data that has been placed into pre-fetch memory.
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