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Random access memory device with block reset

US4789967A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1986
Grant dateDec 6, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for storing data for read and write access receiving reset control signals, comprising a plurality of storage blocks, each block including an array of memory units for storing a unit of data is provided that is reset along storage block boundaries. A reset control means, coupled to receive the reset control signals which identify at least one of the storage blocks, is included for generating block reset signals. A means, coupled to the memory units in each storage block and to receive the block reset signals, for resetting the identified block of memory to 0. .

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