Snoop filter optimization

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Spittle, Matthew D (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

C711S137000, C711S141000, C710S018000, C710S107000

Reexamination Certificate

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07996626

ABSTRACT:
A snoop filter optimization system includes one or more subsystems to operate a snoop filter, determine information that that affects operation of the snoop filter, and adjust operation of the snoop filter relative to the information that affects operation of the snoop filter.

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