Method and apparatus for maintaining data coherency in a shared memory system

   
   

A method and apparatus for ensuring data coherency in a processing system that includes shared memory is presented. This is accomplished by including a hierarchical validity database within the core logic that interconnects the various memory clients to the memory structure. The hierarchical validity database stores a number of hierarchical levels, where each level pertains to different sized portions of the memory. Validity of a portion, or block, within the memory can be determined by referencing the hierarchical validity database.

 
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