Microprocessor chip having a memory that is reconfigurable to function as on-chip main memory or an on-chip cache

摘要

An integrated circuit having a memory which is reconfigurable as a main memory or as a cache. The integrated circuit may be a microprocessor chip with a memory that is reconfigurable to operate as an on-chip main memory or as an on-chip cache. Alternatively, the integrated circuit may be a stand-alone memory chip that is reconfigurable to operate as a main memory or as a cache.