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Memory device and method of refreshing

US7724567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2008
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/39
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A content addressable memory includes a first plurality of search lines, a second plurality of search lines, a first match line, and a storage location. Each search line of the first plurality of search lines receives a corresponding high voltage level or low voltage level during a match detect operation, and each search line of the second plurality of search lines to receive a corresponding high voltage level or low voltage level during the match detect operation. The storage location of the content addressable memory includes a plurality of CAM cells, each CAM cell a first thyristor and second thyristor.

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