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What's the function of itb_walker_cache and dtb_walker_cache?

GS
Gongjin Sun
Wed, Jan 27, 2016 6:47 PM

Hi All,

I'm learning gem5's code structure but don't know what is the
"itb_walker_cache/dtb_walker_cache"? According to their name, they seem to
not be the itlb/dtlb itself. So what exactly is so-called"walker_cache"?

Any explanations are appreciated.

gjins

Hi All, I'm learning gem5's code structure but don't know what is the "itb_walker_cache/dtb_walker_cache"? According to their name, they seem to not be the itlb/dtlb itself. So what exactly is so-called"walker_cache"? Any explanations are appreciated. gjins