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Content addressable memory

US8760900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2013
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory includes a plurality of content-addressable memory (CAM) cells and a summary circuit associated with the plurality of CAM cells. The summary circuit includes a first level of logic gates and a second level of logic gates. The first level of logic gates have inputs each configured to receive an output of a corresponding one of the plurality of CAM cell. The second level of logic gates have inputs each configured to receive an output of a corresponding one of the first level of logic gates.

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