Method and apparatus for smoothing current transients in a...

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2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Elms, Richard (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Associative memories

Ferroelectric cell

C365S210130, C365S230030, C711S108000

Reexamination Certificate

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07149101

ABSTRACT:
A content addressable memory (CAM) device (200) can include a control block (202) having a dummy control circuit (216). A dummy control circuit (216) can initiate dummy searches (or other operations) prior to and/or during actual searches to reduce overall supply current transients. Methods for initiating dummy searches are also disclosed.

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