An integrated processor is provided that includes a CPU core, a local bus coupled to the CPU core, and a variety of peripheral such as a memory controller, a direct memory access controller, and an interrupt controller coupled to the local bus. A bus interface unit is further provided to interface between...http://www.google.com/patents/US5655142?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5655142 - High performance derived local bus and computer system employing the same