Directory caches, and methods for operation thereof

• Main Authors: Handgen, Erin A, Johnson, Leith L
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 24.11.2009

A directory cache is provided with a plurality of directory entries configured to store information regarding copies of memory lines stored in a plurality of caches. The entries are divided into sets of N entries, with each set of N entries being addressable via an index. The directory cache is also...