Associative Processors and Memories: A Survey

  • Authors:
  • K. E. Grosspietsch

  • Affiliations:
  • -

  • Venue:
  • IEEE Micro
  • Year:
  • 1992

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Abstract

The functional structure of a classical content-addressable memory (CAM) and its realization at the transistor level are described. Some unorthodox CAM approaches are briefly examined. Associative processor systems are discussed, and application-specific CAM architectures to support artificial intelligence features are surveyed. Limitations of associative processing and ways to circumvent them are addressed. The use of parallel cellular logic is considered.