John J Zavertnik

US Patent:

63319578, Dec 18, 2001

Filed:

Feb 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/503535

Inventors:

Tsvika Kurts - Haifa, IL
Ofer J. Nathan - Kiryat Yam, IL
John M. Zavertnik - Hillsboro OR

Assignee:

Intel Corporation - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G11C 700
G06F 738

US Classification:

365201

Abstract:

An integral breakpoint detector. The integral breakpoint detector may be included in a processor, a chipset, or another bus agent. One embodiment is an apparatus such as an integrated circuit that includes a bus interface to communicate with a bus and an integrated breakpoint detector. The bus interface may include a bus tracker which communicates with the integrated breakpoint detector. The integrated breakpoint detector is to provide a first indication responsive to an occurrence of a predetermined relationship between a programmable value and a condition related to the bus.