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Plasma - most MIPS I(TM) opcodes: Tracker : Implement previously patented instructions Monitor this item You will be notified via email when status of this item is changed or if somebody adds a comment. Your email   Implement previously patented instructions Type REQUEST Status OPENED Since the patent on the unaligned load/store instructions expired, is there any plan on adding them?   Stats 1 people are monitoring this item Progress   Submited date 24-Jul-2008 Submited by earlaker@h...   Assigned date 30-Jul-2008 Assigned to Steve Rhoads   Closed date Closed by Comments by earlaker@h... on 30-Jul-2008 I thought it would be handy to have for completeness. If it is too difficult, I do understand. I'll try taking a whack at it and see how far I get.......   by Steve Rhoads on 30-Jul-2008 Implementing the unaligned load/store instructions efficiently isn't trivial since it could require two passes through the ALU which no other instructions currently require. It has been possible to avoid the instruction. I don't currently have any plans to add them. Are the instructions really needed?   Add your comment Your email: Retype key: