PROCESSOR HAVING MULTIPLE INSTRUCTION SOURCES AND EXECUTION MODES

A processor includes the standard mode of executing instructions from stored memory as well as a mode of executing from a separate instruction source. A programmable selector determines the source, and may be automatically programmed dependent on particular instructions. Streaming instructions from...

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Main Authors JONES, ANTHONY, MARK, WASSON, PAUL, M, BUTTS, MICHAEL, R
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 13.05.2009
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:A processor includes the standard mode of executing instructions from stored memory as well as a mode of executing from a separate instruction source. A programmable selector determines the source, and may be automatically programmed dependent on particular instructions. Streaming instructions from outside the processor provides an ability to have infinite program space. Further, booting processors in such an execution mode allows systems to be configured from external sources.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20070800122