Processor chip for using an external clock to generate an internal clock and for using data transmit patterns in combination with the internal clock to control transmission of data words to an external memory

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PATENT NO 5978926
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09036684

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Techniques for matching the speed of a microprocessor to potentially slower external system components. A master clock signal is communicated to a clock generator on the processor chip. The clock generator provides at least one external clock signal, which is communicated to various portions of the system. The clock generator includes programmable clock division circuitry that allows the external clock signal to be generated at any selected one of a plurality of fractions of the master clock frequency. The data pattern (the particular cycles in a sequence during which the processor outputs a data word as part of a multiple-data-word sequence) is programmable independently of the external clock programming.

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MIPS TECHNOLOGIES INC1225 CHARLESTON ROAD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kinsel, John R San Jose, CA 5 73
Ries, Paul S San Jose, CA 7 380
Riordan, Thomas J Los Altos, CA 16 1217
Thaik, Albert M San Jose, CA 3 78

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