Mixed-endian computer system

Details Mixed-endian computer system Mixed-endian computer system

1995-02-24

1997-11-11

Harrell, Robert B.

G06F 1300

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056873379

ABSTRACT:
A conventional bi-endian computer system is enhanced to include mixed-endian circuitry that allows the computer system to dynamically change its endian mode. The mixed-endian computer system can change endian mode on a task by task basis if necessary. The mixed-endian circuitry automatically formats the data in the form expected by the running task, regardless of whether the task expects the data to be in big endian format or in little endian format. The mixed-endian circuitry also formats big and little endian instructions such that they can execute on the same computer system.

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