Abstract:
A dynamic shift register is disclosed for providing large capacity storage of digital data information in a small-volume solid-state package. A unique high-density approach is taken, involving a cell comprising n subcells capable of storing n-1 bits of data. The cells are fabricated preferably of field effect transistors embedded in a semiconductor wafer or monolith.
Abstract:
An electronic bulk storage having the characteristics of a sequential access storage device, such as a disk or a drum, but which has a low-access time and a variable instantaneous data rate. Data re stored parallel by word in a plurality of electronically rotatable memory elements selectable by a memory selection matrix. Each element has a feedback loop for recirculating data and when selected, a group of elements is read or written in parallel to a word at a time by electronically rotating the selected memory elements.
Abstract:
IN DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS, A VOLATILE STORAGE ARRAY INCLUDING DIODE PAIRS AS STORAGE ELEMENTS, FOR STORING DIGITAL SIGNALS. INFORMATION IS WRITTEN INTO THE STORAGE ARRAY BY CHARGING OR DISCHARGING STORAGE ELEMENTS. INFORMATION IS SENSED BY DETECTING THE AMOUNT OF CHARGE IN A STORAGE ELEMENT, SINCE THE JUNCTION CAPACITANCE VARIES WITH THE AMOUNT OF CHARGE. THE ENTIRE ARRAY MAY BE BLOCK-RESET BY A SOURCE OF LIGHT.