Dynamic pipeline reconfiguration including changing a number of stages
US8806181B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/3869
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to some embodiments, an apparatus having corresponding methods includes a storage module configured to store data and instructions; a first processor pipeline configured to process the data and instructions when the first processor pipeline is selected; a second processor pipeline configured to process the data and instructions when the second processor pipeline is selected; and a selection module configured to select either the first processor pipeline or the second processor pipeline.
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