Title :
Multi-threshold threshold logic circuit design using resonant tunnelling devices
Author :
Avedillo, M.J. ; Quintana, J.M. ; Pettenghi, H. ; Kelly, P.M. ; Thompson, C.J.
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Microelectron., Univ. de Sevilla, Spain
Abstract :
A novel and extremely compact circuit topology able to implement a generalised threshold logic function with two thresholds is presented. The circuit consists of resonant tunnelling diodes and heterostructure field effect transistors.
Keywords :
logic circuits; logic design; logic gates; resonant tunnelling diodes; threshold logic; HFET; MOBILE principle; compact circuit topology; controlled switching; generalised threshold logic function; heterostructure field effect transistors; multi-threshold threshold logic circuit; resonant tunnelling devices; series-connected RTDs; threshold logic circuit design;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20030989
