A standby-power-free TCAM based on TMR logic

Kei Kimura, Takahiro Hanyu

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Abstract

In this paper, a new circuit style, called a TMR logic, is proposed for a low-power ternary CAM (TCAM). Since a TMR device can be regarded as a variable resistor with a non-volatile storage capability, the equality search between external inputs and stored data can be merged into the TMR / MOS transistor network. The combination of dynamic current-mode logic (DyCML) and TMR logic makes it possible to perform a high-speed while eliminating the steady current by using series gating DPCs. As a result, standby-power of the proposed TCAM is reduced to 0.5%, in comparison with that of the corresponding CMOS implementation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 50th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS - Conference Proceedings
Pages855-858
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event2007 50th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS - Conference - Montreal, QC, Canada
Duration: 2007 Aug 52007 Aug 8

Publication series

NameMidwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems
ISSN (Print)1548-3746

Conference

Conference2007 50th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS - Conference
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal, QC
Period07/8/507/8/8

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