摘要:
A CAM system is disclosed in which requests for address translation are provided as input search data to a dynamic compare bitline generator. The dynamic compare bitline generator also receives a compare mask and applies the compare mask to associated input search data bits on a per bit basis. The mask contains information that specifies a selected page size and a selected logic mode that can be applied to a compare array in which the specified search is conducted. The compare array is coupled to a data array to which the compare array indicates a result of the search.
摘要:
A CAM system is disclosed in which compare data, for example an address translation request, is provided as input search data to a search line generator. The search line generator presents search line input data, through a buffer, to CAM and RAM array systems that include dynamically precharged and evaluated memory cells. Timing sequences in the CAM system are controlled by a series of individually triggered one shot pulse generators. The one shot pulse generators control the timing of CAM system activities, for example the precharge of CAM subsystems, so that these activities are staggered in time. This timing approach improves power consumption and evaluation time within the CAM system. By distributing precharging activities in time throughout the CAM cycle, current peaking during the CAM cycle is reduced. The CAM system latches results in an output latch that is controlled by a one shot pulse generator.
摘要:
A latch is described that provides soft error rate protection with integrated scan capability and collision avoidance. The latch has a latch output node and a first, second, and third sublatches. Each sublatch has a respective input circuitry, output node, and feedback circuitry coupled to the output node for reinforcing an output signal of the sublatch. Each sublatch is operable to receive a data signal at its input circuitry and responsively generate a binary-state output signal on its output nodes. The first and second output nodes such that, if an output of the third sublatch changes, the first and second sublatches force the third sublatch to have a same output. This “forced” change reduces the soft error rate in the latch and the output signal of the latch output node is restored without the sublatches colliding.
摘要:
A register file apparatus and method incorporating read-after-write blocking using detection cells provides improved read access times in high performance register files. One or more detection cells identical to the register file cells and located in the register file array are used to control the read operation in the register file by configuring the detection cells to either alternate value at each write or change to a particular value after a write and then detecting when the write has completed by detecting the state change of an active detection cell. The state change detection can be used to delay the leading edge of a read strobe or may be used in the access control logic to delay generation of a next read strobe. The register file thus provides a scalable design that does not have to be tuned for each application and that tracks over voltage and clock skew variation.
摘要:
A method, system and apparatus for detecting soft errors in non-dataflow circuits. In a preferred embodiment, input is received at a latch system. The latch system consists of two pairs of latches. The second pair of latches is parallel to the first pair of latches. Both pairs of latches capture the input. However, the second pair of latches captures the input later in time relative to the first pair of latches latch. The captured input is then transferred from the first latch in each pair of latches to the second latch in each pair of latches. A comparison is made of the input in the two second latches. If the input captured in the two second latches is not the same, then a message is sent to a recovery unit.
摘要:
A register-file bit read apparatus includes a decoder operable to receive a number of address-bit signals and responsively assert a select signal on one of M select lines. Each select line corresponds to a respective one of M register-file cells. The apparatus also includes a multiplexer having Q output nodes and M selectors. Each selector is coupled to one of the select lines and that select line's corresponding register-file cell. The selectors are in Q groups, each coupled to a respective one of the multiplexer's output nodes. The apparatus also includes an output logic gate having Q inputs, coupled to respective ones of the multiplexer output nodes. The multiplexer includes Q pull-ups, each of which is coupled to a respective one of the multiplexer output nodes and is operable to drive its multiplexer output node responsive to one of the address-bit signals.
摘要:
A bit-read apparatus includes a first decoder and N multiplexers, each having Q output nodes and Q pull-ups coupled thereto. Respective multiplexers have M selectors coupled to N×M respective select lines and register-file cells. The selectors are in Q groups coupled to respective output nodes. Each multiplexer has a logic gate with inputs coupled to respective multiplexer output nodes. A second decoder is coupled to an N+1th multiplexer having R output nodes and R pull-ups coupled thereto. The N+1th multiplexer also has N selectors, coupled to respective select lines of the second decoder and respective output logic gates of the N multiplexers. The N selectors are in R groups coupled to the R nodes. An output logic gate for N+1th multiplexer has R inputs coupled respectively to the R nodes. Each pull-up of the multiplexers drives its respective multiplexer output node responsive to an address-bit signal.
摘要:
A system and method of selective row energization based on write data, with a selective row energization system including a storage array 102 having M rows 104 and N columns 106; an N-bit data word register 108; a uniform-detect circuit 110 responsive to a data word to generate a uniform word data bit having a first value when the data word is uniform; an M-bit uniform-detect register 112 having M uniform-detect latches 114, each being associated with one of the M rows 104 and storing the uniform word data bit for the data word stored in the associated M row 104; and an M-bit row driver device 116 responsive to the uniform word data bit for each of the M rows 104 to inhibit energization of the M rows 104 for which the uniform word data bit is the first value.
摘要:
An automatic toilet plunger for clearing a blockage in a toilet includes a pipe having a plunger head engaged to a bottom end thereof so that the plunger head is in fluidic communication with the pipe. A pair of arms is hingedly engaged to the pipe. The arms are selectively positionable in an extended configuration and a stowed configuration. In the extended configuration, the arms engage a seat of a toilet. The arms fold downwardly, toward the bottom end of the pipe, into the stowed configuration. A handle, which is engaged to a top end of the pipe and which extends bilaterally therefrom, is hollow and in fluidic communication with the pipe. An actuator is engaged to at least one of the handle and the pipe and positioned therein. The actuator is manipulated to cause the plunger head to clear a blockage in the toilet.
摘要:
An automatic toilet plunger includes a plunger body having a top end, a bottom end, and an inside. The plunger body is hollow and cylindrical. A plunger head is coupled to the bottom end of the plunger body. A plunging mechanism is coupled inside the plunger body of the plunger. The plunging mechanism is in operational communication with the plunger head and is configured to cause the plunger head to clear a toilet. A plurality of controls is coupled to the plunger body and is in operational communication with the plunging mechanism. A power source is coupled to the plunger body and is in operational communication with, and provides power to, the plunging mechanism.