| 摘要 |
Each storage cell in the storage device (30) associated with each serial data channel (20) has two ports, all of the first ports in one storage device being coupled in parallel to a database linking the device to the associated data channel. The database includes at least one buffer circuit for separating the database into sections, each of which is coupled to the first port of one or more storage cells in each storage device vector. Means (100) are provided for allowing data to be transferred between the database and at least one storage cell via the first ports, and to allow the transfer of data from one database section to an adjacent section via at least one buffer circuit. Independent claims are also included for: (a) a method for converting serial format data to parallel format data (and vice versa) using this device; and (b) a communication exchange containing this converter. COMPUTING AND CONTROL - The means for allowing data transfer from the database to the storage cell, and between database sections, comprises a first clock generating device controlling access to the storage cell, and controlling the transfer of data between adjacent database sections. The storage cells are two-port random access memory (RAM) cells. The first and second ports are in and out-ports respectively, or vice versa. |
