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Data communication for memory

US5724288A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1995
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/4076
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory circuit is described which includes memory cells for storing data. The memory circuit can be read from or written to by an external system such as a microprocessor or core logic chip set. The microprocessor provides memory cell address data to the memory circuit and can request that data be output on communication lines for reading therefrom. The memory circuit reduces the time needed to read data stored in the memory by providing a valid output data signal. The valid output data signal indicates that data coupled to the communication lines has stabilized and is therefore valid. Different valid output data signals and trigger circuits for producing the signals are described.

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