Method and apparatus for controlling the saving of pipelines in

Details Method and apparatus for controlling the saving of pipelines in Method and apparatus for controlling the saving of pipelines in

1994-06-23

1996-11-12

Harrell, Robert B.

395733, 395800, G06F 946

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055748724

ABSTRACT:
A processor and method implemented in a processor, having a pipeline and trap generation capabilities, for indicating a pipelined instruction and for generating a trap upon modification of the pipeline. Improved trap handling capabilities and improved overall system performance is provided by reducing unnecessary saving and restoring of the pipeline during certain trap handling procedures, such as those that do not modify the state of the pipeline.

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