Method and apparatus for performing maskable multiple color block writes

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PATENT NO 5764963
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08531583

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Circuitry for performing a memory block write is described. The memory block includes b block words, each block word having t block bytes. Each block byte has s bits of memory. Each block byte is associated with at least two associated mask value bits. A constant register has at least s.times.t bits of memory arranged as t constant bytes, each constant byte storing a constant value, each constant byte associated with one block of every block word. The block write circuitry includes control circuitry for selecting one of a normal write function and a block write function in accordance with a block write signal. When the block write function is selected, the control circuitry stores the associated constant value in every nonmasked block byte substantially simultaneously in accordance with a value of the associated mask value bits.

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RAMBUS INC1050 ENTERPRISE WAY #700 SUNNYVALE CA 94089

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Barth, Richard Maurice Palo Alto, CA 24 1004
Dillon, John Bradly Palo Alto, CA 12 682
Garrett, Billy W Mountain View, CA 2 91
Hampel, Craig San Jose, CA 35 998
Ware, Frederick Abbott Los Altos, CA 18 980

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