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Register block circuit for central processing unit of microcomputer

US5588133A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1995
Grant dateDec 24, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C8/14
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device including a register bank circuit includes a register array for storing data. The register array has a matrix structure which is formed of a plurality of banks arranged in a row of the matrix structure and a plurality of registers arranged in a column thereof. A bank selector selects one of the banks while the one to be selected is specified. A register selector selects one of the registers in the one bank selected by the bank selector means, so that the selected register is coupled to a bus.

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