This report describes the SPUR coprocessor interface. The interface provides enhanced performance potential by allowing parallel operations between the SPUR processor and SPUR coprocessors. A decoupled control and execution architecture allow data transfers to proceed while coprocessor functions are performed. Implicit and explicit synchronization mechanisms provide the programmer complete control and flexibility. On-chip coprocessor register files and a wide data path between the memory and co-processor minimize data transfer overhead. An intelligent interface control unit provides parallel decoding of instructions for maximum performance. Other coprocessor functions applicable to performance monitoring, signal processing, image processing, workstation graphics, language coprocessors, and so forth are being considered, but will not be reported here.
Title
SPUR Coprocessor Interface Description
Published
1986-10-01
Full Collection Name
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences Technical Reports
Other Identifiers
CSD-87-308
Type
Text
Extent
32 p
Archive
The Engineering Library
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