Title :
A Verilog-A model for reconfigurable logic gates based on graphene pn-junctions
Author :
Miryala, Sandeep ; Montazeri, Mehrdad ; Calimera, Andrea ; Macii, Enrico ; Poncino, Massimo
Author_Institution :
Dipartimento di Automatica e Informatica, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Abstract :
Single layer sheets of graphene show special electrical properties that can enable the next generation of smart ICs. Recent works have proven the availability of an electrostatically controlled pn-junction upon which it is possible to design multi-function reconfigurable logic devices that naturally behave as multiplexers. In this work we introduce a stable large-signal Verilog-A model that mimics the behavior of the aforementioned devices. The proposed model, validated through the SPICE characterization of a MUX-based standard cell library we designed as benchmark, represents a first step towards the integration of Electronic Design Automation tools that can support the design of all-graphene ICs.
Keywords :
Computer architecture; Delays; Graphene; Hardware design languages; Junctions; Logic gates; Microprocessors;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Automation & Test in Europe Conference & Exhibition (DATE), 2013
Conference_Location :
Grenoble, France
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5071-6
DOI :
10.7873/DATE.2013.185