Set associative sector cache

Details Set associative sector cache Set associative sector cache

1982-05-26

1985-01-08

Shaw, Gareth D.

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G06F 1300

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044930267

ABSTRACT:
A cache memory for a data processing system having a tag array in which each tag word represents a predetermined plurality or block group of consecutively addressable data block locations in a data array. The lower order set address bits concurrently access the tag word and its associated group of block locations in the data array while individual blocks within the group are accessed by supplemental block bits. Each tag word read out must compare equal with the high order bits of the address and an accompanying validity bit for each block location in its group must be set in order to effect a hit. Also described are circuits for writing into the cache and adapting the cache to a multi-cache arrangement.

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