Static information storage and retrieval – Associative memories – Ferroelectric cell
Reissue Patent
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Ho, Hoai (Department: 2818)
Static information storage and retrieval
Associative memories
Ferroelectric cell
C365S156000, C365S189070, C365S190000
Reissue Patent
active
RE039227
ABSTRACT:
A content addressable memory (CAM) cell that includes a static random access memory (SRAM) cell that operates in response to a VCCsupply voltage. A first set of bit lines coupled to the SRAM cell are used to transfer data values to and from the SRAM cell. The signals transmitted on the first set of bit lines have a signal swing equal to the VCCsupply voltage. A second set of bit lines is coupled to receive a comparison data value. The signals transmitted on the second set of bit lines have a signal swing that is less than the VCCsupply voltage. For example, the signal swing on the second set of bit lines can be as low as two transistor threshold voltages. The second set of bit lines is biased with a supply voltage that is less than the VCCsupply voltage. A sensor circuit is provided for comparing the data value stored in the CAM cell with the comparison data value. The sensor circuit pre-charges a match scan line prior to a compare operation. If the data value stored in the CAM cell does not match the comparison data value, the match sense line is pulled down. The signal swing of the match sense line is smaller than the VCCsupply voltage. For example, the signal swing on the match sense line can be as low as one transistor threshold voltage.
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Lien Chuen-Der
Wu Chau-Chin
Ho Hoai
Integrated Device Technology Inc.
Myers Bigel & Sibley Sajovec, PA
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