18524185. Transfer Buffer Between a Scalar Pipeline and Vector Pipeline simplified abstract (SiFive, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 Transfer Buffer Between a Scalar Pipeline and Vector Pipeline
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Transfer Buffer Between a Scalar Pipeline and Vector Pipeline - 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 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Systems and Methods for Operand Transfer Between Vector and Scalar Pipelines
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
Transfer Buffer Between a Scalar Pipeline and Vector Pipeline
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
David Kravitz of Cambridge MA (US)
Andrew Hanselman of Champaign IL (US)
Bradley Gene Burgess of Sunset Valley TX (US)
Transfer Buffer Between a Scalar Pipeline and Vector Pipeline - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18524185 titled 'Transfer Buffer Between a Scalar Pipeline and Vector Pipeline
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes systems and methods for transferring operands between a vector pipeline and a scalar pipeline in a computer system.
- An operand is transferred from a scalar pipeline to a scalar-to-vector buffer when a specific micro-operation is executed.
- The buffer stores the operand and updates a data store with information mapping the operand to the micro-operation.
- The vector pipeline identifies the operand in the buffer based on the mapping and transfers it for processing when another micro-operation is executed.
Key Features and Innovation
- Transfer of operands between vector and scalar pipelines in a computer system.
- Use of a scalar-to-vector buffer to store operands and map them to specific micro-operations.
- Efficient data transfer and processing between different types of pipelines.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in high-performance computing systems, data processing units, and graphics processing units.
Problems Solved
- Facilitates efficient data transfer between vector and scalar pipelines.
- Optimizes processing speed and resource utilization in computer systems.
Benefits
- Improved performance and efficiency in data processing.
- Enhanced capabilities for complex computations in computer systems.
Commercial Applications
- Potential commercial uses include in supercomputers, artificial intelligence systems, and scientific simulations.
- Market implications include faster data processing, reduced latency, and improved overall system performance.
Prior Art
No specific prior art information provided in the abstract.
Frequently Updated Research
No information on frequently updated research relevant to this technology provided.
Questions about Systems and Methods for Operand Transfer Between Vector and Scalar Pipelines
What are the primary benefits of transferring operands between vector and scalar pipelines in a computer system?
The primary benefits include improved performance, optimized resource utilization, and enhanced capabilities for complex computations.
How does the scalar-to-vector buffer facilitate efficient data transfer between pipelines?
The scalar-to-vector buffer stores operands and maps them to specific micro-operations, enabling quick and accurate retrieval for processing.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods are disclosed for transferring an operand between a vector pipeline and a scalar pipeline. For example, some methods may include transferring an operand from a scalar pipeline to a scalar-to-vector buffer responsive to the scalar pipeline executing a first micro-op, wherein the scalar-to-vector buffer includes an entry having a width equal to a width of a scalar register of the scalar pipeline and a data store configured to store an indication mapping the entry to the first micro-op; updating the data store to include the indication mapping the entry to the first micro-op; identifying, by the vector pipeline in response to execution of a second micro-op and in dependence on the indication mapping the entry to the first micro-op, the entry storing the operand; and transferring the operand from the entry in the scalar-to-vector buffer to the vector pipeline responsive to the vector pipeline executing the second micro-op.
