×

Phase-shifted embedded ram apparatus and method

  • US 5,745,427 A
  • Filed: 12/27/1996
  • Issued: 04/28/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A random access memory device adapted to operate in connection with a given clock signal, said clock signal having a first phase and a second phase for each clock cycle thereof, wherein a read access cycle to a memory location of said random access memory device occurs during said first phase of said clock cycle, said device comprising:

  • a plurality of memory cells, wherein each of said memory cells stores an individual bit of digital data; and

    a data bus coupled to said memory cells for providing means to communicate said digital data to and from said memory cells during write and read operations, wherein during a write operation to a designated memory location of said random access memory device, a write access cycle is phase shifted at least one phase later relative said read access cycle.

View all claims
  • 7 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×