Trace control from hardware and software

Details Trace control from hardware and software Trace control from hardware and software

2007-02-16

2008-08-12

McCarthy, Christopher S (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S035000, C717S128000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07412630

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for program counter and data tracing is disclosed. The tracing mechanism of the present invention enables increased visibility into the hardware and software state of the processor core.

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