Title :
Multiple-valued counter
Author :
Kuo, Tai-Haur ; Lin, Hung Chang ; Potter, Robert C. ; Schupe, Dave
Author_Institution :
Nat. Cheng Kung Univ., Tainan, Taiwan
fDate :
1/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The use of resonant tunneling diodes (RTDs) in multivalued counters, which greatly simplify the counter circuitry, is described. In order to achieve this implementation, a unique state-dependent current source is used to successively trigger RTD-based counter
Keywords :
counting circuits; many-valued logics; resonant tunnelling devices; tunnel diodes; counter circuitry; multiple valued counter; resonant tunneling diodes; state-dependent current source; Counting circuits; Digital arithmetic; Diodes; Integrated circuit interconnections; Integrated circuit technology; Logic circuits; RLC circuits; Resonance; Resonant tunneling devices; Switches;
Journal_Title :
Computers, IEEE Transactions on
