Static information storage and retrieval – Systems using particular element – Ferroelectric
Patent
1997-02-19
1998-09-29
Nelms, David C.
Static information storage and retrieval
Systems using particular element
Ferroelectric
365149, 365156, G11C 1122
Patent
active
058154310
ABSTRACT:
A circuit including a ferroelectric capacitor can be used to store the value of nodes of volatile logic elements in a logic circuit. In this manner, the state of a complex logic circuit, such as a CPU or an I/O device, can be stored in the non-volatile ferroelectric capacitors. After an accidental or planned power outage, the non-volatile ferroelectric capacitors can be used to restore the values of the nodes. Additionally, a planned power loss can be save system power in circuits that are power consumption sensitive.
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Ho Hoai V.
Nelms David C.
VLSI Technology Inc.
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