Abstract: A cache memory device includes an address generation unit, a data memory, a tag memory, and a hit judging unit. The address generation unit generates a prefetch index address included in a prefetch address based on an input address supplied from a higher-level device. The tag memory stores a plurality of tag addresses corresponding to a plurality of line data stored in the data memory. Further, the tag memory comprises a memory component that is configured to receive the prefetch index address and an input index address included in the input address in parallel and to output a first tag address in accordance with the input index address and a second tag address in accordance with the prefetch index address in parallel. The hit judging unit performs cache hit judgment of the input address and the prefetch address based on the first tag address and the second tag address.

Abstract: An interface circuit includes: a first synchronizing circuit for synchronizing a signal having a delay equal to or more than a predetermined period with respect to a reference clock, with the reference clock; a second synchronizing circuit for synchronizing a signal having a delay less than the predetermined period with respect to the reference clock, with the reference clock; a delay determining circuit for outputting a determination signal based on a delay of the signal relative to the reference clock; a delay determination setting circuit for outputting a path setting signal that designates an output value of one of the first synchronizing circuit and the second synchronizing circuit based on a preset value; and a delay selecting circuit for selecting and outputting an output value of one of the first synchronizing circuit and the second synchronizing circuit based on one of the determination signal and the path setting signal.

Abstract: An interface circuit includes: a first synchronizing circuit for synchronizing a signal having a delay equal to or more than a predetermined period with respect to a reference clock, with the reference clock; a second synchronizing circuit for synchronizing a signal having a delay less than the predetermined period with respect to the reference clock, with the reference clock; a delay determining circuit for outputting a determination signal based on a delay of the signal relative to the reference clock; a delay determination setting circuit for outputting a path setting signal that designates an output value of one of the first synchronizing circuit and the second synchronizing circuit based on a preset value; and a delay selecting circuit for selecting and outputting an output value of one of the first synchronizing circuit and the second synchronizing circuit based on one of the determination signal and the path setting signal.

Abstract: A match game processing method performs a match game having a plurality of stages by a plurality of players. By communicating among game apparatuses, a control unit controls to synchronize among the plays by the players in a virtual space, on a stage-by-stage basis. The game can be completed with a reduced waiting time of each player. Also, in a ghost match, the game proceeds in such a way that the control unit in the game apparatus performs a simple playback of a ghost data, according to the execution result obtained through the operation inputs from the player. Thus, in response to the execution result by the player, the ghost match is performed and the game time can be shortened.

Abstract: The coordinate indicating objects are cross-shaped and aligned between the ball and cup. The virtual space has X axis from left to right, upward Y axis and Z axis toward depth direction. The coordinate indicating objects are arranged in a manner of check pattern on the X-Z coordinate. The Y-coordinate are set on the ground of course. The inclination indicating objects moves in descent direction between a pair of the coordinate indicating objects in a speed determined by the inclination value of the coordinate indicating objects adjacent in X or Z direction, that is, a difference of the Y-coordinate of the coordinate indicating objects. Therefore, clear expression is possible of inclination of inclined planes etc. without deteriorating natural atmosphere of a virtual space.

Abstract: In order to precisely measure the speed of memory unit, the memory unit stores at least one bit data at a predetermined bit position at each memory word such that the logical value of the one bit data changes alternately in order of memory address. An address increment circuit, which is provided in a module including the memory unit, successively generates memory addresses which are applied to the memory. The address increment circuit increments a memory address in response to the output of the memory. The memory speed between two consecutive memory outputs is detected by measuring a pulse width of a pulse signal outputted from the memory unit. Thus, a relatively large delay otherwise caused at a buffer amplifier can effectively be compensated.

Abstract: In order to precisely measure the speed of memory unit, the memory unit stores at least one bit data at a predetermined bit position at each memory word such that the logical value of the one bit data changes alternately in order of memory address. An address increment circuit, which is provided in a module including the memory unit, successively generates memory addresses which are applied to the memory. The address increment circuit increments a memory address in response to the output of the memory. The memory speed between two consecutive memory outputs is detected by measuring a pulse width of a pulse signal outputted from the memory unit. Thus, a relatively large delay otherwise caused at a buffer amplifier can effectively be compensated.

Abstract: The invention provides a phase synchronization system which stops, when an input of a phase reference signal from the outside stops, oscillation of a voltage-controlled oscillator to achieve reduction in power consumption and can produce and output a system clock signal free from high frequency pulse noise from the voltage controlled oscillator. The system includes a phase comparator, a phase synchronization circuit including a low-pass filter and a voltage-controlled oscillation circuit, a clock detection circuit for detecting the clock signal from the outside, a phase coincidence discrimination circuit for discriminating a phase coincidence condition at the phase synchronization circuit, an AND gate, and a stop/start control circuit including a pair of flip-flop circuits. When the clock signal from the outside stops, oscillation of the voltage-controlled oscillation circuit is stopped with control information from the stop/start control circuit.