Pipe Latch Circuit for High-Speed Consecutive Data Output

The patent divides the data output operation into multiple phases using phase signals (first phase and second phase). The pipe latch circuit is segmented into multiple latch units (first latch unit, second latch unit, etc.), each handling specific data bits. This segmentation allows parallel processing of different data portions, maintaining high output speed while increasing storage capacity through multiple latches.

The patent implements preliminary latching of data in multiple latch units before the actual output operation. The input data is latched in different phases across multiple latch units in advance, so that when the output operation begins, the data is already prepared and can be output immediately without waiting for sequential latching, thus maintaining speed while increasing capacity.

The patent segments the data output into multiple phases and uses multiple latch units that can operate in parallel. Each latch unit handles specific data bits independently, allowing simultaneous latching and output operations. This segmentation eliminates the sequential dependency that would cause latency, enabling low latency even with increased storage capacity through multiple latches.

The patent maintains continuous operation through overlapping latching and output phases. The first latch unit latches data in a first phase while the second latch unit latches data in a second phase, and the output operation continues without interruption. This continuous action eliminates idle time and waiting periods, preventing latency increase despite having more latches for higher capacity.

The patent segments the pipe latch circuit into multiple independent latch units (first latch unit, second latch unit, etc.), each with its own control signals and output paths. This modular segmentation reduces the complexity of individual latch units while achieving high storage capacity through parallel arrangement, avoiding the complex interconnections that would result from series connections.

The patent transitions from series connection (one-dimensional sequence) to parallel connection (multi-dimensional simultaneous operation) of latch units. Multiple latch units operate simultaneously in different phases, utilizing temporal and spatial dimensions to increase capacity without increasing the complexity of individual unit connections. This dimensional change allows high capacity with simplified circuit architecture.