Risc computer with unaligned reference handling and method for the same
CA 1293331 C · Owner: Mips Technologies, Inc. · Inventors: Riordan, Thomas J.; Hansen, Craig C.
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In a RISC device a set of four instructions are provided which allow either the loading or the storage of an unaligned reference. The instructions are overlapped to reduce the overall execution time of the device. A circuit is also provided for executing the instruction set.
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- Granted December 17, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 17, 2008.
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