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Method and apparatus for determining an exact match in a content addressable memory device

  • US 6,574,702 B2
  • Filed: 05/09/2002
  • Issued: 06/03/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A content addressable memory (CAM) device, comprising:

  • a CAM array to store CAM data and mask data, the CAM array including a mask override circuit operable to override the mask data; and

    an instruction decoder coupled with the CAM array, the instruction decoder to receive an exact match instruction, the instruction decoder to decode the exact match data to enable the mask override circuit.

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