Title :
Content-addressable and associative memory: alternatives to the ubiquitous RAM
Author :
Chisvin, Lawrence ; Duckworth, R. James
fDate :
7/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Content-addressable and associative processing systems are explained, and it is shown that such systems are commercially feasible. Content-based archiving and retrieving are compared with address-based storage methods. The principles, advantages and obstacles of content-addressable storage are examined and associative processing methods and architectures are described. Software for associative systems is also discussed.<>
Keywords :
VLSI; content-addressable storage; memory architecture; semiconductor storage; CAMs; RAM alternatives; address-based storage methods; associative processing methods; associative processing systems; content-addressable memory; content-addressable storage; content-based archiving/retrieval; Algorithm design and analysis; Array signal processing; Associative memory; CMOS process; Content based retrieval; Design optimization; High speed integrated circuits; Information retrieval; Read-write memory; Very large scale integration;
