A system and method counts the maximum and minimum number of continuous cycles in which a RISC system event occurs. Additionally, a hold enable input offers the functionality of counting max/min events that are not continuous in time. These maximum and minimum counts are useful for benchmarking performance...http://www.google.de/patents/US5164969?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5164969 - Programmable max/min counter for performance analysis of computer systems
