Intel 82497

Intel needs no introduction in the field of microprocessors. The tech giant has been delivering consistently high-performing gadgets for a long time now. One such product is Intel 82497. A Cache Controller for the P5 Pentium processor, the Intel 82497 works with multiple 82492 Cache SRAMs. Implementing the MESI write-back protocol for full multiprocessing support, 82497 Cache Controller’s dual ported buffers and registers allow it to concurrently handle CPU bus, memory bus, and internal cache operation for maximum performance.

The 82497 Cache Controller with multiple 82492 Cache SRAMs form a CPU cache chip set in combination with the Pentium processor (735\90,815\100, 1000\120, 1110\133) which delivers high-performance servers and function-rich desktops. The high-speed interconnect between the CPU and cache components has been optimized to provide zero-wait state operation. This CPU cache chipset is fully compatible with existing software. Additionally, it has data integrity features for mission-critical applications.

The 82492 is a customized high-performance SRAM that supports 32-, 64-, and 128-bit wide memory bus widths, 16-, 32-, and 64-byte line sizes, and optional sectoring. The data path between the CPU bus and the memory bus is separated by the 82492, allowing the CPU bus to handshake synchronously, asynchronously, or with a strobed protocol, and allowing concurrent CPU bus and memory bus operations.