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Method and apparatus for branch prediction based on branch targets utilizing tag and data arrays

  • US 7,266,676 B2
  • Filed: 03/21/2003
  • Issued: 09/04/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for branch prediction in a digital processor, comprising:

  • providing a branch target buffer having a tag array and a data array, wherein each entry in the tag array provides an index to a corresponding entry in the data array;

    storing in a selected entry in the tag array a target address of a current branch instruction;

    storing in a corresponding entry in the data array a target address of a next branch instruction; and

    providing the target address of the next branch instruction in response to accessing the tag array with the target address of the current branch instruction.

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