A content addressable memory (CAM) device having a memory, a hash index generator to associate a search value with a unique location within a memory, and a compare circuit. The index generator generates an index based on the search value. The memory receives the index from the index generator and outputs...http://www.google.com/patents/US6934796?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6934796 - Content addressable memory with hashing function