Cache sharing for a chip multiprocessor or multiprocessing...

Details Cache sharing for a chip multiprocessor or multiprocessing... Cache sharing for a chip multiprocessor or multiprocessing...

2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Kim, Hong Chong (Department: 2186)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

C711S003000, C711S133000, C711S148000

Reexamination Certificate

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07076609

ABSTRACT:
Cache sharing for a chip multiprocessor. In one embodiment, a disclosed apparatus includes multiple processor cores, each having an associated cache. A control mechanism is provided to allow sharing between caches that are associated with individual processor cores.

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