Rotate instructions that complete execution either without writing or reading flags
US9940131B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/30098
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of one aspect may include receiving a rotate instruction. The rotate instruction may indicate a source operand and a rotate amount. A result may be stored in a destination operand indicated by the rotate instruction. The result may have the source operand rotated by the rotate amount. Execution of the rotate instruction may complete without reading a carry flag.
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