Patent
1996-12-20
1998-09-22
Meky, Moustafa M.
G06F 1502
Patent
active
058128760
ABSTRACT:
A computer system which includes a DMA controller on the local I/O unit which can be programmed by either the host processor or the local processor. Semaphore flags and lock bits are provided to allow determination of control of the local DMA controller and for passing information. Additionally, data alignment and padding circuitry is provided. The circuitry is informed of the logical data arrangement desired or utilized by the host processor or other devices and knows the data arrangement of the local processor. The circuitry properly obtains and realigns the data based on the transfer direction and data arrangement. The circuitry further properly zero pads the data when realignment is such that padding is necessary.
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Thayer John S.
Welker Mark W.
Compaq Computer Corporation
Meky Moustafa M.
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