Cache Memory with Write Through, No Allocate Mode

In a particular embodiment, a method of managing a cache memory includes, responsive to a cache size change command, changing a mode of operation of the cache memory to a write through/no allocate mode. The method also includes processing instructions associated with the cache memory while executing...

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Main Authors PYLA MANOJKUMAR, CODRESCU LUCIAN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.12.2013
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:In a particular embodiment, a method of managing a cache memory includes, responsive to a cache size change command, changing a mode of operation of the cache memory to a write through/no allocate mode. The method also includes processing instructions associated with the cache memory while executing a cache clean operation when the mode of operation of the cache memory is the write through/no allocate mode. The method further includes after completion of the cache clean operation, changing a size of the cache memory and changing the mode of operation of the cache to a mode other than the write through/no allocate mode.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213655593