Memory cells configurable as CAM or RAM in programmable logic de

Details Memory cells configurable as CAM or RAM in programmable logic de Memory cells configurable as CAM or RAM in programmable logic de

1999-05-28

2000-05-02

Chan, Eddie P.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Specific memory composition

365 49, G11C 1500

Patent

active

060584521

ABSTRACT:
A programmable logic device having content addressable memory is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the programmable logic device includes reconfigurable dual mode memory suitable for operating as a content addressable memory in a first mode and a random access memory in a second mode is disclosed. Mode control switch circuitry may be provided to selectively enable a user to configure the dual mode memory as either content addressable memory or random access memory.

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