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Cache element processing for energy use reduction

US9652396B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2013
Grant dateMay 16, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2034

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

Abstract

A method for accessing a cache memory structure includes dividing a multiple cache elements of a cache memory structure into multiple groups. A serial probing process of the multiple groups is performed. Upon a tag hit resulting from the serial probing process, the probing process for remaining groups exits.

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