Abstract: An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) cell, having a narrow pitch for straightforward cascading and integration with a memory array or similar device, also able to efficiently perform AND, NAND, OR, NOR, XOR, XNOR, INVERT, SET and CLEAR operations, and ripple carry addition. The ALU has particular utility in a multiport random access memory (RAM) based multiprocessor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 13, 1989
Date of Patent:
March 27, 1990
Assignee:
Micron Technology, Inc.
Inventors:
William K. Waller, Mirmajid Seyyedy, Thomas E. Nichols