Abstract:
A cache and a method for performing data copying are provided. The cache includes a copy logic and be connected to a processor through a first bus and to a memory controller through a second bus, which is different from the first bus. Moreover, the copy logic may perform data copying through the second bus based on a data copy command received from the processor.
Abstract:
A method for operating a portable terminal so as to reduce power consumption during the support of a communication service and a portable terminal supporting the same is provided. The method includes activating a Radio Frequency (RF) communication unit, downloading a part of data of predetermined contents through the RF communication unit, buffering the downloaded part of the data in a buffer so as to output the buffered downloaded part of the data, and executing an idle time for terminating or reducing a power supply of the RF communication unit when the downloading of the part of the data of the predetermined contents is completed.