Tracing out-of order load data

Details Tracing out-of order load data Tracing out-of order load data

2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Khatri, Anil (Department: 2124)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Testing or debugging

C717S127000, C717S129000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09844670

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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