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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 05, 2002
Irene Babudri, Burago Molgora, IT;
Mauro Giacomini, Bergamo, IT;
STMicroelectronics S.R.l., Agrate Brianza, IT;
Abstract
A memory device implements a reading operation. The memory device includes first, second, and third memory cells; a read circuit coupled to the memory cells and operable to read first, second, and third values, respectively, from the first, second, and third memory cells; and a comparison circuit coupled to the read circuit and operable to compare the first and second values with fourth and fifth predetermined values and to generate a data-valid signal that indicates that the third value is valid if the first and second values equal the fourth and fifth values, respectively. The memory device may further include a selection circuit coupled to the read circuit and to the comparison circuit and operable to couple the third value to a data bus in response to the data-valid signal.