Parallel Decode Instruction Set Computer Architecture with Variable-Length Instructions

Organization Name

Inventor(s)

Derek James Basehore of Menlo Park CA (US)

Nicholas Jordan Sanders of Saratoga CA (US)

Parallel Decode Instruction Set Computer Architecture with Variable-Length Instructions - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240303081 titled 'Parallel Decode Instruction Set Computer Architecture with Variable-Length Instructions

Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a method for supporting a parallel decode instruction set computer architecture with variable-length instructions, reducing program size and required area on the silicon chip.

Key Features and Innovation:

- Processor receives an instruction for execution. - Decoder identifies fixed-length prefixes and variable-length suffixes in the instruction. - Each fixed-length prefix is associated with a variable-length suffix. - Instruction is executed based on the variable-length suffixes.

Potential Applications:

- Computer processors - Embedded systems - Mobile devices - IoT devices

Problems Solved:

- Reducing program size - Decreasing required area on silicon chip - Enhancing efficiency of instruction execution

Benefits:

- Improved performance - Cost-effective implementation - Enhanced scalability

Commercial Applications:

"Optimizing Computer Processor Efficiency with Variable-Length Instructions"

Prior Art:

Prior art related to this technology may include research on parallel decode instruction set architectures and variable-length instructions in computer systems.

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Original Abstract Submitted

this disclosure describes apparatuses, methods, and techniques for supporting a parallel decode instruction set computer architecture with variable-length instructions. in various aspects, a processor receives an instruction for execution. a decoder identifies multiple fixed-length prefixes in the instruction and identifies multiple variable-length suffixes in the instruction. each of the multiple fixed-length prefixes is associated with one of the variable-length suffixes. the instruction is then executed based on the plurality of variable-length suffixes. by so doing, the described systems and methods may be implemented in a manner that reduces program size and reduces the required area on the silicon chip.