Content addressable memory combining match comparisons of a plur

Details Content addressable memory combining match comparisons of a plur Content addressable memory combining match comparisons of a plur

1990-07-12

1992-07-14

Fears, Terrell W.

Static information storage and retrieval

Associative memories

Ferroelectric cell

365 45, G11C 1300

Patent

active

051309459

ABSTRACT:
Each match line is connected to a plurality of CAM cells constituting a CAM array. The respective CAM cells store data applied through a bit line and an inverted-bit line in its data storage portion when selected by a word line. The stored data are applied to a data comparison portion to be compared with retrieval data applied through the bit line and the inverted-bit line, thereby detecting match or mismatch therebetween. A comparison result of the data comparison portion is first stored in a capacitance element in the form of charge. In order to prevent escape of the information stored in the capacitance element, a blocking means blocks a part of a charge and discharge path for the capacitance element. A charge transfer means provided between the capacitance element and the match line transfers a certain amount of charge from either one to the other when information of mismatch is stored in the capacitance element. This causes fluctuation of charge potential on the match line. The fluctuation of potential on the match line depends on the number of mismatched CAM cells out of a plurality of CAM cells connected to the match line. Therefore, detection of potential on the match line permits detecting the number of mismatched CAM cells.

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