Multithreading in vector processors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9870340
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14672568

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In one embodiment, a system includes a processor having a vector processing mode and a multithreading mode. The processor is configured to operate on one thread per cycle in the multithreading mode. The processor includes a program counter register having a plurality of program counters, and the program counter register is vectorized. Each program counter in the program counter register represents a distinct corresponding thread of a plurality of threads. The processor is configured to execute the plurality of threads by activating the plurality of program counters in a round robin cycle.

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Evangelinos, Constantinos Andover, US 10 23
Kim, Changhoan Ossining, US 14 54
Nair, Ravi Briarcliff Manor, US 102 1060

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