Apple inc. (20240329988). Load Instruction Fusion simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Load Instruction Fusion
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Load Instruction Fusion - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about Fused Instructions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Load Instruction Fusion
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
John D. Pape of Cedar Park TX (US)
Skanda K. Srinivasa of Austin TX (US)
Francesco Spadini of Sunset Valley TX (US)
Brian T. Mokrzycki of Austin TX (US)
Load Instruction Fusion - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240329988 titled 'Load Instruction Fusion
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes techniques for executing fused instructions in a processor, where a load/store instruction and a non-load/store instruction are combined to optimize performance.
- The decoder circuit in the processor detects a load/store instruction to load a value from memory and a non-load/store instruction that depends on the loaded value.
- The decoder circuit fuses the load/store instruction and the non-load/store instruction, allowing the non-load/store operations to be executed within the load/store circuit.
- The load/store circuit then executes the fused instructions, performing the operations of both instructions efficiently.
Key Features and Innovation
- Fusion of load/store and non-load/store instructions for improved performance.
- Efficient execution of multiple operations within the load/store circuit.
- Optimization of processor operations by combining related instructions.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various computing systems, such as servers, mobile devices, and embedded systems, to enhance processor efficiency and performance.
Problems Solved
- Addressing the challenge of executing dependent instructions efficiently.
- Optimizing processor operations by combining related instructions.
- Improving overall system performance by fusing instructions.
Benefits
- Enhanced processor efficiency and performance.
- Reduced latency in executing dependent instructions.
- Improved overall system speed and responsiveness.
Commercial Applications
Optimized processor performance can benefit a wide range of industries, including data centers, telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics. The technology can lead to faster and more efficient computing systems, providing a competitive edge in the market.
Questions about Fused Instructions
How does the fusion of load/store and non-load/store instructions improve processor performance?
The fusion allows related instructions to be executed more efficiently within the load/store circuit, reducing latency and optimizing overall processor operations.
What potential applications can benefit from the optimization of fused instructions in a processor?
Various industries, including data centers, telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics, can leverage the technology to enhance system performance and competitiveness.
Original Abstract Submitted
techniques are disclosed that relate to executing fused instructions. a processor may include a decoder circuit and a load/store circuit. the decoder circuit may detect a load/store instruction to load a value from a memory and detect a non-load/store instruction that depends on the value to be loaded. the decoder circuit may fuse the load/store instruction and the non-load/store instruction such that one or more operations that the non-load/store instruction is defined to perform are to be executed within the load/store circuit. the load/store circuit may receive an indication of the fused load/store and non-load/store instructions and then execute one or more operations of the load/store instruction and the one or more operations of the non-load/store instruction using a circuit included in the load/store circuit.
