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 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,...
Various units, circuits, or other components may be described as “configured to” perform a task or tasks. 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...
“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 external memory associated with the ...
Accordingly, the operation of the PLA 74 has no meaning while the valid bit register 73b is set at 1 and the execution unit 76 is executing. Thus, the power consumption of the PLA 74 is increased. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a low power co...
Execution units 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, and 228 are fully shared across both threads, meaning that execution units 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, and 228 may receive instructions from either or both threads. The processor includes multiple register sets 230,...