1. A hybrid dynamic-static encoder, comprising: an array structure having X rows that are respectively dotted onto one or more of a plurality of dynamic nets arranged across one or more device active area (DAA) columns, each DAA column having X pull-downs arranged across Y dynamic nets; and merging logic configured to combine output signals generated in the plurality of dynamic nets and derive one or more encoded index signals that indicate whether one or more rows in the array structure match a search key based on the combined output signals.