Title :
Hierarchical tools for the simulation of nanoscale circuits and devices: from artificial to real molecules
Author :
Macucci, M. ; Iannaccone, G. ; Bonci, L. ; Girlanda, M.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Ingegneria dell´´Informazione, Univ. di Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
The authors discuss the importance of hierarchical modelling for the evaluation of nanoelectronic architectures, with specific reference to quantum cellular automata and molecular devices. Models at different levels of approximation are presented, focusing on their interrelationships and possibilities of further integration.
Keywords :
cellular automata; circuit simulation; molecular electronics; nanoelectronics; artificial molecules; hierarchical modelling; hierarchical tools; molecular devices; nanoelectronic architectures; nanoscale circuit simulation; nanoscale device simulation; quantum cellular automata; real molecules;
Journal_Title :
Circuits, Devices and Systems, IEE Proceedings -
DOI :
10.1049/ip-cds:20040475
