Title :
Intelligent memory subsystem supporting memory virtualisation
Author :
Corsini, Paolo ; Lopriore, L.
Author_Institution :
UniversitÃ\xa0 di Pisa, FacoltÃ\xa0 di Ingegneria, Istituto di Elettronica e Telecommunicazioni, Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
An intelligent memory subsystem has been implemented, autonomously supporting memory virtualisation. The subsystem directly interfaces the central processing unit with capability-based addressing features described in a previous letter. It is capable of obeying a set of commands, constituting low-level memory management mechanisms; these commands make it possible to state and dynamically change the portions of virtual space actually implemented in the physical memory.
Keywords :
computer architecture; virtual storage; capability-based addressing features; central processing unit; intelligent memory subsystem; low-level memory management mechanisms; memory virtual isobar;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19830183