The Wonderful World of Pipelining

An Overview

CS 561 - CS 350 Pipelining



Background

 

Laundry Example

 

RISC Pipelines

 

Pipelining Hazards

 

Examples

 

 

 

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Laundry Example Part 2

However, a smarter approach to the problem would be to put the second load of dirty laundry into the washer when the first was put into the dryer. Then, while the first load was being folded, the second load would dry, and a third load could be added to the pipeline of laundry. Using this method, the laundry would be finished by 9:30.  Taking less time.


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