Active cache for a microprocessor

Details Active cache for a microprocessor Active cache for a microprocessor

1995-06-09

1997-03-04

Robertson, David L.

395403, G06F 1300

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056088922

ABSTRACT:
An active cache memory for use with microprocessors is disclosed. The cache is external to the microprocessor and forms a second level cache which is novel in that it is capable of performing transfers from external random access memory independently of the microprocessor. The cache also provides the ability to encache misaligned references and to transfer data to the microprocessor in bursts.

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IDT79R3051 Family Hardware User's Manual, Integrated Device Technology, Inc., 1990, pp. 6-1 through 8-10.
Kane, MIPS RISC Architecture (Prentice-Hall 1988).

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