Method and apparatus for smoothing current transients in a content addressable memory (CAM) device with dummy searches
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Dec 12, 2006
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Dec 15, 2004
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A content addressable memory (CAM) device (200) can include a control block (202) having a dummy control circuit (216). A dummy control circuit (216) can initiate dummy searches (or other operations) prior to and/or during actual searches to reduce overall supply current transients. Methods for initiating dummy searches are also disclosed.
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