Method and apparatus for storing mask values in a content addressable memory (CAM) device

   
   

According to one embodiment, a method for storing content addressable memory (CAM) mask values may include storing mask values according to mask size in a mask register set (200). A mask register set (200) may include a number of locations arranged into regions (202, 204, 206 and 208). Each region (202, 204, 206 and 208) can store mask values of a different predetermined size.

 
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