Title :
Simple 4-bit processor based on quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA)
Author :
Walus, K. ; Mazur, M. ; Schulhof, G. ; Jullien, G.A.
Author_Institution :
ATIPS Lab., Calgary Univ., Alta., Canada
Abstract :
We describe the design and layout of a simple 4-bit processor based on quantum dot cellular automata (QCA) using the QCADesigner design tool. The processor design is based on an accumulator architecture which reduces the required hardware complexity and allows for reasonable simulation times. Our aim is to provide evidence that QCA has potential applications in future computers provided that the underlying technology is made feasible.
Keywords :
cellular automata; integrated circuit layout; microprocessor chips; quantum computing; quantum dots; 4-bit processor; QCADesigner; accumulator architecture; hardware complexity; processor design; processor layout; quantum-dot cellular automata; Application software; Circuits; Clocks; Computational modeling; Computer architecture; Electrons; Polarization; Quantum cellular automata; Quantum dots; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Application-Specific Systems, Architecture Processors, 2005. ASAP 2005. 16th IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2407-9
DOI :
10.1109/ASAP.2005.58
