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Compilable writeable read only memory (ROM) built with register arrays

US6600673B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2003
Grant dateJul 29, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C17/18
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and structure for a pair of read only memory (ROM) cells having a first latch and a second latch connected to the first latch. The first latch and the second latch behave as master and slave latches to one another. The first latch and the second latch include a write bitline connection that is permanently connected to a fixed voltage source to permanently program the first latch and the second latch to permanent ROM values.

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