Title :
Optoelectronic random access memory with selective row decoder for optical information processing
Author :
Irakliotis, Leo J. ; Mitkos, P.A.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Comput. Syst. Centre, Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO, USA
Abstract :
We present the functional design of a random access memory (RAM) array which can be loaded in parallel in a single step. The rows of this array can be read out selectively thus reducing the overall time required for this operation. The optoelectronic RAM array presented here is a component of a larger architecture for digital optoelectronic information processing. This system is used as an interface between fast parallel optical memories and conventional electronic computers
Keywords :
CMOS memory circuits; decoding; integrated optoelectronics; optical information processing; optical storage; photodetectors; random-access storage; interface device; optical information processing; optoelectronic RAM array; random access memory; selective row decoder; Computer interfaces; Consumer electronics; Decoding; Information processing; Natural languages; Optical arrays; Optical computing; Optical filters; Random access memory; Read-write memory;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 1995., Proceedings., Proceedings of the 38th Midwest Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Rio de Janeiro
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2972-4
DOI :
10.1109/MWSCAS.1995.510305
