Macronix International has developed a compute in memory device with a memory array and computation circuits for parallel data processing. The integrated circuit includes a page buffer, data path circuits, and a data analysis circuit to generate analysis results. This innovation enhances data processing efficiency. GlobalData’s report on Macronix International gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Macronix International, Magnetic RAMs was a key innovation area identified from patents. Macronix International's grant share as of May 2024 was 81%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Compute in memory device with parallel data access
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12014798B2) discloses an integrated circuit featuring a memory array with data lines for parallel access, an input/output interface, and a page buffer with buffer cells containing storage elements. Computation circuits connected to the buffer cells execute functions on the data, generating operation results that are analyzed by a data analysis circuit. The integrated circuit allows for configurable computation functions, including counting bits and comparing results to thresholds, with the ability to store and access analysis results efficiently.
Moreover, the patent details a method executed within the integrated circuit, involving storing data in the page buffer, executing computations within the buffer to produce operation results, and applying analysis criteria to generate and store analysis results. The method also includes transferring operation results to a cache for output, setting operation types for computations, and adjusting analysis criteria as needed. This innovative approach to integrated circuit design aims to enhance data processing capabilities, offering flexibility in computation functions and efficient analysis of operation results, ultimately improving overall performance and functionality in memory operations.
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