Cache memory, processor, and production methods for cache...

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2005-01-19

2010-08-24

Chaudry, M. Mujtaba K (Department: 2112)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Pulse or data error handling

Replacement of memory spare location, portion, or segment

C714S764000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07783939

ABSTRACT:
A cache memory built in a processor comprising a plurality of independent memory blocks, pass/fail information memory unit memorizing a presence/absence of a failure occurring in each of the memory blocks, and a screening control function substituting a sound memory block for a failed memory block based on a memory content in the pass/fail information memory unit.

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