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Content addressable memory

US7602629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2007
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C15/04
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, devices, and methods, including executable instructions are provided for content addressable memory (CAM). One method includes writing entries, including a type field, to a ternary content addressable memory (TCAM). The method includes marking certain entries as valid. The method includes precharging match lines associated with the entries when an entry is valid and based on a type selection.

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