Method and apparatus for smoothing current transients in a content addressable memory (CAM) device with dummy searches
US7149101B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C15/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A content addressable memory (CAM) device (200) can include a control block (202) having a dummy control circuit (216). A dummy control circuit (216) can initiate dummy searches (or other operations) prior to and/or during actual searches to reduce overall supply current transients. Methods for initiating dummy searches are also disclosed.
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