output of this hash function may be used to index into the next fetch table232. In one embodiment, next fetch predictor230is a single-cycle predictor, meaning that predictor230generates prediction236receives inputs at the beginning of a given clock cycle and then produces the prediction by the...
In such contexts, “configured to” is a broad recitation of structure generally meaning “having circuitry that” performs the task or tasks during operation. As such, the unit/circuit/component can be configured to perform the task even when the unit/circuit/component is not currently on. In...
The remote computer 1848 can be a workstation, a server computer, a router, a personal computer, portable computer, microprocessor-based entertainment appliance, a peer device or other common network node, and typically includes many or all of the elements described relative to the computer 1802,...
Further, where reference is made to a “CPU”, there is no intention to limit to a “CPU” to a specific meaning: where reference is made to a “CPU”, any programmable processor capable to execute a sequence of instructions when the sequence of instructions is loaded in an internal or ...