Sense amplifier circuit for content addressable memory device

Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices – circuits – and – Specific signal discriminating without subsequent control – By amplitude

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C365S049130

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07084672

ABSTRACT:
A sense amplifier for a content addressable memory (CAM) device can utilize charge sharing between a match line and a pseudo-supply line to indicate a mis-match indication. A sense amplifier (200) can include match line (202) that can be precharged to a high supply potential (VCC), a sense node (206), and a pseudo-VSS (PVSS) line (204) that can be precharged to a low supply potential (VSS). In a match result, match line (202) can remain precharged, keeping sense device (P2) turned off, and sense node (206) remains low, generating a low output signal (SAOUT). In a mis-match result, match line (202) and sense node (206) can be equalized. A resulting drop in match line (202) potential can turn on sense device (P2), and sense node (206) can be pulled high. As a result, output signal (SAOUT) can be driven high.

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