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Address decoder

US8164972B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2010
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C8/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An address decoder that includes a plurality of predecoders configured to (i) receive and logically combine a clock signal and address signals and (ii) generate addresses and complementary addresses. At least one of the plurality of precoders includes a first logic gate configured to receive the clock signal and one of the address signals, and a second logic gate configured to receive the clock signal and an output of the first logic gate. The address decoder further includes a decoder configured to generate a decoder output based on the addresses and complementary addresses.

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