A 20-ns 256 K*4 FIFO memory

A 256 K*4 FIFO (first-in-first-out) CMOS memory with 20-ns access time and 30-ns cycle time is described. To accomplish full static and asynchronous operation, signal synchronizer and arbiter circuits have been developed and implemented into the device. A pair of 120-word*4-bit static memories are furnished to provide 20-ns data access from the very first read cycle. The average current measured at 30-ns read/write operation and the standby current are typically 23 and 1.2 mA, respectively.<
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