Abstract: A data stream processing unit comprises a CPU which comprises an ALU, a shift/extract unit, timers, a scheduler, an event system, a plurality of sets of general purpose registers, a plurality of sets of special purpose registers, masquerade registers, pipeline controller, a memory controller and a pair of internal buses. The multiple sets of general and special purpose registers improves the speed of the CPU in switching between environments. The pipeline controller, the scheduler, the events system, and the masquerade registers facilitate the implementation and execution of the methods of the present invention such as efficient thread scheduling, branch delays, elimination of delay slots after stores that provide further increases in the performance and bandwidth.

Abstract: An aerostatic bearing with an adjustable stabilizing structure suitable to be applied to a linear sliding rail of a precision test instrument or a precision tool machine, etc., comprises a bearing body with a round or other shaped planes. The plane is furnished with a pocket, a plurality of radial grooves, and a ring-shaped grooves, being in communication with one another. The outer edge of the bearing body is provides with an air intake extended, through an intake passsage, to an area nearing a pocket. The intake passage is in communication with the pocket through a first orifice. A spacing member with a second orifice is movably mounted in the intake passage so as to form a cavity between the two orifices.