DocumentCode :
1041673
Title :
Potential of superconductive josephson tunneling technology for ultrahigh performance memories and processors
Author :
Anacker, Wilhelm
Author_Institution :
IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Volume :
5
Issue :
4
fYear :
1969
fDate :
12/1/1969 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
968
Lastpage :
975
Abstract :
The potential of a new technology, based on the superconducting Josephson tunneling effect, has been assessed for use in high-speed computer systems. Josephson tunneling circuits for memory and logic functions can be switched at sub-nanosecond delay, do not require standby power, and dissipate extremely low energy, typically less than 10-13joule during fast switching operation. High-speed circuits with high packing densities, not limited by power dissipation problems, can therefore be expected. Low thermal noise at cryogenic temperatures ensures reliable operation despite the low energy switching signal. Practically lossless signal transmission via superconducting lines can be exploited for high-speed operation even when sizeable memory and logic modules are assembled. Two random access memory modules have been designed on the basis of single device experiments. Operational characteristics leading to the conclusion that 30 Mbit capacity, less than 1 watt refrigeration requirement (at 3.6° K) and cycle times of 40 ns (in one case) and 15 ns (in the second case), can be achieved are presented.
Keywords :
Circuit noise; Cryogenics; Delay; Logic functions; Power dissipation; Superconducting device noise; Superconducting logic circuits; Superconductivity; Switching circuits; Tunneling;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9464
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.1969.1066654
Filename :
1066654
Link To Document :
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