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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 dateSep 19, 2008
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 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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