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Computer method and apparatus for analyzing program instructions executing in a computer system

  • US 6,009,514 A
  • Filed: 10/30/1998
  • Issued: 12/28/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computerized method for analyzing an instruction of a program executing in a computer system, comprising the steps of:

  • determining an average number of cycles incurred to issue the instruction dependent on a sample count collected for the instruction;

    determining a number of stall cycles incurred while issuing the instruction dependent on the determined average number of cycles and a predetermined minimum number of cycles for the instruction; and

    determining and providing reasons for the stall cycles.

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