Molecular-junction-nanowire-crossbar-based associative array
US6898098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/765
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for configuring an associative array within a molecular-junction-nanowire crossbar, and nanoscale associative arrays configured by the method Keys are encoded as field-effect transistors selectively configured within the molecular-junction-nanowire crossbar, and values associated with keys are encoded as diodes selectively configured at molecular-junction-nanowire-crossbar junctions. Keys input into key registers result in a current signal indicating whether or not the key is stored within the associative array as part of a key/value pair and, if stored in the associative array, the value associated with the input key is output.
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