Cache memory

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1996-10-23

1999-02-16

Swann, Tod R.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

711151, 711153, 711158, 711173, G06F 1200

Patent

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058731156

ABSTRACT:
A cache memory has a plurality of cache partitions each having a CAM array, a data RAM and output control circuitry which determines a different priority for each cache partition and permits a cache hit output only from one partition which has the highest priority with a cache hit.

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