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Cache memory bank selection

US8990505B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2008
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Devices, systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with a cache memory are described. In one embodiment, a cache tag array includes tag banks. The cache memory further includes a bank selector configured to receive an address and to apply a hash function that maps the address to one of the tag banks.

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