LATENT IMAGE MEMORY WITH SINGLE-DEVICE CELLS

    公开(公告)号:CA996261A

    公开(公告)日:1976-08-31

    申请号:CA166916

    申请日:1973-03-13

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: A latent image memory is selectively operable as either a read-write memory or a read-only memory. The memory comprises an array of cells each preferably consisting of a single active device. A first set of the cells are each adapted to store either one of two binary digits. A second set of the cells are each responsive to a first condition for storing either one of two binary digits and responsive to a second condition for storing only a single predetermined binary digit. Means are provided for selecting either the first condition to render the array operable as a read-write memory, or the second condition to render the array operable as a read-only memory. Each of the cells of the first set preferably comprises a field-effect transistor connected to a capacitor, and each of the cells of the second set preferably comprises a charge-coupled device.

    ERROR CORRECTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONOLITHIC MEMORIES

    公开(公告)号:CA974652A

    公开(公告)日:1975-09-16

    申请号:CA144163

    申请日:1972-06-08

    Applicant: IBM

    Inventor: MALEY GERALD A

    Abstract: A memory correcting system in accordance with this disclosure is an integral part of a digital electronic computer having a monolithic memory. The memory correcting system detects, records and analyzes errors occurring during normal operation of the computer. Also, the memory correcting system systematically addresses the monolithic memory on a cycle stealing basis monitoring the general health of the monolithic memory. The systematic reading and writing of all monolithic memory locations prevents the accumulating effects of random errors. By detecting single errors as rapidly as possible, the probability of acquiring additional errors that are above the correcting capabilities of the redundancy code are avoided.

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