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Memory retention system for volatile memory devices

CA 1321833 C · Owner: Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. · Inventors: Sparks, Bradley Alan

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RCA 84,988, ABSTRACT, A memory retention system for an electronic apparatus having several logic devices driven by a common oscillator includes means for retaining a voltage on at least one of the logic devices and means for stopping the oscillator during power failure.

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  • Granted August 31, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 31, 2010.
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FiledMarch 23, 1989
GrantedAugust 31, 1993
Term endedAugust 31, 2010
Patent numberCA 1321833 C
Classification (IPC)G06F12/16 +2 more

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1990199319961999200220052008Application filedMarch 23, 1989Patent grantedAug 31, 1993Term endedAug 31, 2010

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