Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a ternary CAM memory(contents address-able memory) which can be designed as an integrated circuit library cell being able to be incorporated in a user device. SOLUTION: In a CAM memory storing data words, bits of the data words can take a neutral logic value other than two complement logic value. The CAM memory includes a matrix(MA) of a memory cell. In this matrix, one pair of cell is allotted to each bit which can take ternary constitution. Access can be enabled so that circuits CT1-CT3, WR, SR; CT11-SR1, CT21-SR2 for controlling the access of a memory matrix performs comparison during CAM mode operation or data is written or read by direct address specifying in RAM mode.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for compensating the fluctuation of a process and of an operation parameter in a CMOS integrated circuit. SOLUTION: This device includes means (CP and CT) for generating 1st and 2nd compensation signals. These compensation signals depend on the quality index of a manufacturing process and the operation temperature of P type and N type transistors of an integrated circuit and also can compensate variation from prescribed value of quantity to be controlled. The deviation occurs because the quality index and the temperature deviate from central value generating desired output parameter value. Also, a compensating device can preferably be realized in the form of a CMOS integrated circuit together with a device (OS) to be compensated.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a laser module which can shorten a full length of a cavity. SOLUTION: A laser module 1 includes a Fabry-Pero cavity active element 2 having a facet 3 for carrying an anti-reflection film thereon, and an external cavity defined by an optical fiber Bragg grating having a low reflection factor. The grating 5 exhibits a modulation profile having a reflection factor asymmetrical and non-uniform in a length direction of the grating. Thereby a position on an equivalent mirror surface is offset toward an end of the grating 5 closer to the active element 2.