Content addressable memory
US10629264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A content addressable memory includes a plurality of TCAM cells which configure one entry, a first word line coupled to the TCAM cells, a second word line coupled to the TCAM cells and a match line coupled to the TCAM cells and further includes a valid cell which stores a valid bit which indicates validity or invalidity of the entry, a bit line coupled to the valid line and a selection circuit which is coupled to the first word line and the second word line and sets the valid cell to a selected state in accordance with a situation where the first word line or the second word line is set to the selected state.
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