Variable depth and width memory device

Details Variable depth and width memory device Variable depth and width memory device

1995-11-08

1998-02-10

Swann, Tod R.

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Multifunctional or programmable

Array

395432, 39549702, 326 38, 326 39, 326 40, 326 41, G06F 1200

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057179018

ABSTRACT:
A programmable variable depth and width random-access memory circuit is provided. The memory circuit contains rows and columns of memory cells for storing data. A row decoder is used to address individual rows of the memory cells. Column address circuitry receives a column address signal and a width and depth selection signal. A column decoder within the column address circuitry addresses one or more columns of memory cells of the RAM array based on the selected width of the array. The output of the column decoder is routed to the appropriate column or columns of memory cells by a pattern of fixed connections and a group of programmable multiplexers. The number of data output lines to which data signals are provided is determined by the selected width of the RAM array. The output circuitry contains a group of programmable demultiplexers and a routing array having a pattern of fixed connections suitable for passing data signals from the RAM array to the selected number of data output lines.

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