Author :
Wong, Hon-Sum Philip ; Frank, David J. ; Solomon, Paul M. ; Wann, Clement H J ; Welser, Jeffrey J.
Author_Institution :
IBM Thomas J. Watson Res. Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
fDate :
4/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper examines the apparent limits, possible extensions, and applications of CMOS technology in the nanometer regime. Starting from device scaling theory and current industry projections, we analyze the achievable performance and possible limits of CMOS technology from the point of view of device physics, device technology, and power consumption. Various possible extensions to the basic logic and memory devices are reviewed, with emphasis on novel devices that are structurally distinct front conventional bulk CMOS logic and memory devices. Possible applications of nanoscale CMOS are examined, with a view to better defining the likely capabilities of future microelectronic systems. This analysis covers both data processing applications and nondata processing applications such as RF and imaging. Finally, we speculate on the future of CMOS for the coming 15-20 years
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; integrated circuit technology; nanotechnology; technological forecasting; CMOS nanoscale technology; RF applications; data processing; device scaling; imaging applications; logic device; memory device; microelectronic system; power consumption; CMOS logic circuits; CMOS technology; Data analysis; Data processing; Energy consumption; Image analysis; Logic devices; Microelectronics; Performance analysis; Physics;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
