Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes a self-running type shift register and this shift register includes a plurality of latch registers arranged in a cascade fashion. The latch register latches a data packet on a word basis. In each latch register, a coincidence element is disposed in association therewith and these coincidence elements allow transfer of data from a post-stage latch register provided that a pre-stage latch register is vacant. A data processing element is installed between two latch registers and the data processing element processes operand data from either or both of the two latch register in response to the kind of processing shown by an operation code comprised in the preceding word. The result of processing is transferred to the pre-stage latch register when the pre-stage latch register is placed in the vacant state under control of the coincidence element.

Abstract: A coincidence element responsive to a plurality of input signals for outputting the level of the input signals when said plurality of input signals coincide with each other includes, a serial connection of a first electrically conductive type and a second electrically conductive type MOS transistors of the same number, the number being equal to the number of the input signals, responsive to said plurality of inputs connected between a first power supply and a second power supply; and a CMOS inverter responsive to an intermediate output at the connection of the most lower stage first conductivity type MOS transistor and the most upper stage second conductivity type MOS transistor for outputting a coincidence signal.