Context switching in a network on chip by thread saving and restoring pointers to memory arrays containing valid message data

摘要: A network on chip (‘NOC’) that includes IP blocks, routers, memory communications controllers, and interface each block adapted to the by an application messaging interconnect including inbox outbox, one or more of blocks computer processors supporting a plurality threads, NOC also outbox controller configured set pointers respectively, identify valid message data for current thread; software running in thread that, upon context switch new thread, is to: save pointer values reset where are further retain boxes until switches again thread.