Method and apparatus to read information from a content addressable memory (CAM) cell
US7151682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C15/046
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus to read information from a content addressable memory (CAM) cell of a nonvolatile memory is provided. The apparatus may be a nonvolatile memory that may include a first content addressable memory (CAM) cell, wherein the first CAM cell comprises a latch to store volatile binary information and to provide the volatile binary information to an output terminal of the first CAM cell.
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