A method and apparatus for performing row redundancy in a CAM device. For one embodiment, the CAM device includes a main CAM array having a plurality of rows of CAM cells, main match line control circuitry coupled to the main CAM array, a spare row of CAM cells, and a spare match line control circuit...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6229742?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6229742 - Spare address decoder
