Associative Memory Study: Architectures and Technology

Abstract

This report summarizes current work in technologies and architectures for associative or "content addressable" memory. Associative memory is better suited for several specific tasks such as database applications than conventional memory. However, its higher cost and complexity has, until now, limited its use to small, special purpose applications such as translation look-aside buffer used in a computer virtual memory system or network router tables. The conclusions indicate the using new optical technology in associative processors is a promising approach.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA399483

Entities

People

  • Amirtha Katsuri
  • Donald M. Chiarulli
  • Joan Kettering
  • Steven P. Levitan

Organizations

  • University of Pittsburgh

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Vision
  • Computers
  • Content Addressable Memory
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Databases
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Memory Devices
  • Neural Networks
  • Optics
  • Quantum Wells
  • Semiconductors
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.