Digital logic unit reconfigurable in nonvolatile fashion

Details Digital logic unit reconfigurable in nonvolatile fashion Digital logic unit reconfigurable in nonvolatile fashion

2008-07-15

2008-07-15

Tran, Anh Q (Department: 2819)

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Multifunctional or programmable

C326S038000, C326S047000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07400166

ABSTRACT:
A circuit analyzes the configured status of cells with a magnetic layer system, resistance of which may be altered by magnetic field pulses, forming a first line branch with data cells arranged in series and a second line branch with configurable cells arranged in series. The circuit includes a difference amplifier for determining a voltage signal giving the difference voltage of the line branches. Also included in the circuit is a voltage shifter for shifting the voltage signal to a value other than 0 volts, such as an adder or subtractor. In addition, the circuit includes a comparator or window comparator, for the decision as to whether the voltage signal lies in a valid or forbidden range and an evaluation unit for evaluating a valid voltage signal and for output of a logical low or high signal.

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