Network adapter having single ported memory which is accessible

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1997-05-20

1998-11-03

An, Meng-Ai T.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

395308, 395287, 395309, 39580029, 711147, 711104, 711157, 711151, G06F 15167

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058322167

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an improved LAN adapter. The LAN adapter includes a time division multiplex (TDM) ported RAM. The RAM is used to provide both network data FIFOs and control data storage in a single memory element. The network and peripheral components are able to access the same memory, but at different times in the cycle, thereby minimizing the component count and optimizing the operation of the adapter.

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