Title :
Weighted sum threshold logic operation of MOBILE (monostable-bistable transition logic element) using resonant-tunneling transistors
Author :
Akeyoshi, Tomoyuki ; Maezawa, Koichi ; Mizutani, Takashi
Author_Institution :
NTT LSI Lab., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
The functional operation of the MOBILE (monostable-bistable transition logic element) has been studied using multiple-input logic gates. The MOBILE uses two resonant-tunneling transistors (RTTs) connected in series and driven by an oscillating bias voltage to produce a mono-to-bistable transition of the circuit. A MOBILE having three input gates with a 1:2:4 width ratio can distinguish all 8 (2/sup 3/) input patterns corresponding to each weighted sum, depending on the threshold value selected by the control gate. The results confirm the realization of the weighted sum threshold logic operation of input signals.<>
Keywords :
hot electron transistors; logic gates; resonant tunnelling devices; threshold elements; threshold logic; MOBILE; RTT; functional operation; mono-to-bistable transition; monostable-bistable transition logic element; multiple-input logic gates; oscillating bias voltage; resonant-tunneling transistors; threshold logic operation; weighted sum; Electrodes; Gold; Large scale integration; Leakage current; Logic devices; Logic gates; RLC circuits; Resonance; Resonant tunneling devices; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Electron Device Letters, IEEE
