Tightly coupled multiprocessor instruction synchronization

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract, A data processing system including an instruction storage buffer for storing a sequence of instructions requiring an operation by at least two processors. The two processors are provided that execute instructions from the instruction storage buffer. An instruction dispatch circuit is provided that dispatches the instructions to the processors. At least one processor includes the capability to execute dispatched instructions before the execution of a preceding instruction in the instruction sequence by another processor. Also at least one processor includes the capability to delay execution of an interruptable instruction until the instruction can be executed in its appropriate …