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Block-writable content addressable memory device

US7382637B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2004
Grant dateJun 3, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C15/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A content addressable memory device including a memory to store a searchable database, a search circuit, and a first-in-first-out storage circuit. The search circuit generates a plurality of address values that correspond to unoccupied storage locations within the memory, and the plurality of address values are queued within the first-in-first-out storage circuit to enable the address values to be read in succession by an external device.

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