Hybrid dual match line architecture for content addressable memories and other data structures

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7474546
APP PUB NO 20080239778A1
SERIAL NO

11695395

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A hybrid dual match line circuit may include a hit match line coupled to a first group of load devices and a miss match line coupled to discharge through a second group of load devices. Both the hit and miss match lines may be configured to be precharged to an asserted state. Each of the second group of load devices may be activated for discharging by a respective miss signal. The hit match line may be additionally coupled to discharge through first and second discharge path respectively activated for discharging in response to a hit signal and a read/write enable signal. The hit and miss match lines may be electrically isolated from one another, such that when one or more of the respective miss signals are asserted, current from the hit match line does not discharge through the miss match line.

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SUN MICROSYSTEMS INC4150 NETWORK CIRCLE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Bhatia, Ajay Santa Clara , US 73 457
Reddy, Sagar V Santa Clara , US 9 121
Shastry, Shashank Santa Clara , US 4 27

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