Shift register implementations of first-in/first-out memories utilizing a double increment gray code counter

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PATENT NO 6857043
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09761609

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First-in/first-out ('FIFO') memory circuitry includes first and second Gray-code-based counters for respectively counting write and read clock signals. A Gray code subtractor subtracts from one another the counts output by the counters. Shift register circuitry shifts in successive data words in synchronism with the write clock signal. The shift register circuitry includes selection circuitry configured to select one of the data words based on a Gray code decoding of information from the subtractor. Circuitry may also be included to monitor the information from the subtractor to detect full or empty conditions of the shift register circuitry.

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ALTERA CORPORATION101 INNOVATION DRIVE SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Cliff, Richard G Los Altos, CA 156 7857
Johnson, Brian Sunnyvale, CA 295 5461
Lee, Andy L San Jose, CA 148 2478

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