Trace control block implementation and method

Details Trace control block implementation and method Trace control block implementation and method

2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Beausoliel, Robert (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S025000, C714S039000, C717S128000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07055070

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for program counter and data tracing is disclosed. A trace interface is provided for communication of trace information between a processor core and a trace control block. The trace interface enables various combinations of processor cores and trace control blocks to be implemented.

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