Single chip magnetic bubble processor
US3986016A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 1975 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/7842
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic bubble processor comprising components for causing the movement of magnetic bubbles and a single chip having a layer of magnetic material in which magnetic bubbles can be moved. The chip comprises an input circuit for conveying electrical data and instructions into the processor and a generator responsive to the input data and instructions for producing magnetic bubbles representing bits of information. Paths are provided on the chip for routing magnetic bubbles within the processor as well as a memory organization accessible for the storage and retrieval of magnetic bubble information. The chip also includes magnetic bubble logic for performing mathematical operations and for providing magnetic bubble output information representing the results thereof. Further, the chip includes a magnetic bubble decoder for deciphering information and providing magnetic bubble output signals determinative of operations the processor is to perform and a magnetic bubble circuit responsive to the decoder output signals for controlling the routing of magnetic bubble information along predetermined paths within the processor, the storage and retrieval of information in the memory, and for …
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