Data selection circuit for performance counter

In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a data selection circuit for a general purpose performance counter ("GPPC") connected to a bus carrying debug data. The data selection circuit is connected to receive the debug data and comprises logic for receiving the debug data as a plural...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors ADKISSON RICHARD W, JOHNSON TYLER, GOSTIN GARY B
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.11.2004
Edition7
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
ELECTRICITY
EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS
GENERATION
PHYSICS
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a data selection circuit for a general purpose performance counter ("GPPC") connected to a bus carrying debug data. The data selection circuit is connected to receive the debug data and comprises logic for receiving the debug data as a plurality of N-bit portions of block-aligned data and outputting a designated one of the N-bit portions; and circuitry for providing to the receiving logic a control signal for designating one of the N-bit portions.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030635103