Device and method for enabling multi-value digital computation and control
US8237466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F7/49
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Hardware and processes are provided for efficient interpretation of multi-value signals. The multi-value signals have a first voltage range with is used to indicate multiple numerical or logical values, and a second voltage range that is used to provide control functions. In one example, the multi-value circuitry is arranged as a set of rows and columns, which may be cascaded together. The control function can be implemented to cause portions of rows, columns, or cascaded connections to be powered off, thereby saving power and enabling more efficient operation.
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