Resource Sharing Using Process Delay

摘要

Methods and systems that reduce the number of instance of a shared resource needed for a processor to perform an operation and/or execute a process without impacting function are provided. a method of processing in a processor is provided. Aspects include determining that an operation to be performed by the processor will require the use of a shared resource. A command can be issued to cause a second operation to not use the shared resources N cycles later. The shared resource can then be used for a first aspect of the operation at cycle X and then used for a second aspect of the operation at cycle X+N. The second operation may be rescheduled according to embodiments.

主权项

1. A method of processing in a computer system, comprising:
determining that a first operation and a second operation will require the use of a shared resource; issuing a command configured to restrict access by the second operation to the shared resource for N cycles; using the shared resource for a first aspect of the first operation at cycle X; and using the shared resource for a second aspect of the first operation at cycle X+N.