Dual access for single port cache

摘要

A method and system for accessing a single port multi-way cache includes an address multiplexer that simultaneously addresses a set of data and a set of program instructions in the multi-way cache. Duplicate output way multiplexers respectively select data and program instructions read from the cache responsive to the address multiplexer.

主权项

1. A system for accessing a multi-way cache formed of single port memory, the system comprising:
an address multiplexer that simultaneously addresses a line of data and a line of program instructions in the multi-way cache; a first duplicate output way multiplexer configured to select data read from the multi-way cache without selecting program instructions; and a second duplicate output way multiplexer configured to select program instructions read from the multi-way cache without selecting data.