Predication instruction within a data processing system

Details Predication instruction within a data processing system Predication instruction within a data processing system

2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Coleman, Eric (Department: 2183)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: processing

Processing control

Instruction modification based on condition

Reexamination Certificate

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10765867

ABSTRACT:
Within a data processing system, prediction instructions are provided which add conditional behaviour to associated program instructions.

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