Data storage using read-mask-write operation

Details Data storage using read-mask-write operation Data storage using read-mask-write operation

2010-10-12

2011-10-18

Auduong, Gene N. (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Read/write circuit

Common read and write circuit

C365S185110, C365S189070

Reexamination Certificate

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08040743

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for writing data to a storage array, such as but not limited to an STRAM or RRAM memory array, using a read-mask-write operation. In accordance with various embodiments, a first bit pattern stored in a plurality of memory cells is read. A second bit pattern is stored to the plurality of memory cells by applying a mask to selectively write only those cells of said plurality corresponding to different bit values between the first and second bit patterns.

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