Title :
Associative processors and memories: a survey
Author :
Grosspietsch, K.E.
Author_Institution :
German Nat. Res. Center for Comput. Sci., GMD, St. Augustin, Germany
fDate :
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
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.<>
Keywords :
content-addressable storage; neural nets; artificial intelligence; associative processing; associative processor systems; content-addressable memory; parallel cellular logic; Artificial intelligence; CADCAM; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer architecture; Computer science; Hardware; Logic; Random access memory; Read-write memory; Registers;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE
