Großpietsch, K.-E.K.-E.Großpietsch2022-03-032022-03-031992https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/18249710.1109/40.141599The functional structure of a classical content-addressable memory (CAM) and its realization at the transistor level are described. Some unorthodox CAM approaches are briefly examined. Associative processor systems are discussed, and application-specific CAM architectures to support artificial intelligence features are surveyed. Limitations of associative processing and ways to circumvent them are addressed. The use of parallel cellular logic is considered.en004005006journal article