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Dual-ported and-type match-line circuit for content-addressable memories

US7667993B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2007
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/1075
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dual-ported AND-type match-line circuit includes at least one dual-ported dynamic AND gate. The dual-ported dynamic AND gate includes a group of CAM cells and a dual-ported dynamic circuit. A group of CAM cells connected to a dual-ported dynamic circuit and to the GND. The dual-ported dynamic circuit is connected to a group of CAM cells. The dual-ported dynamic circuit includes a setting circuit, a first directing circuit, a second directing circuit, a first AND dynamic output circuit and a second AND dynamic output circuit.

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