Abstract: While a set-associative cache memory operates in a first power mode, information is stored in up to N number of ways of the cache memory, where N is an integer number and N>1. While the cache memory operates in a second power mode, the information is stored in up to M number of ways of the cache memory, where M is an integer number and 0<M<N.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 4, 1996
Date of Patent:
February 9, 1999
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation