Abstract
Reduced Power at High Frequency: Field Programmable Logic Devices Based on Magnetic Diodes
Magnetic Diode Based Programmable Logic
NU 2013-120
Inventors
Nikhil Rangaraju, Bruce Wessels
Abstract
We use magnetic semiconductor devices as building blocks for programmable logic architecture. Using magnetic diodes and transistors we have shown the possibility of programmable gates. Changing a gate using magnetic fields that are generated using currents creates many unique capabilities. One such capability is the possibility of an inversion operation using a diode. Diode logic using conventional semiconductor devices is incomplete as none of the inverted gates can be achieved. We show the possibility of a complete logic using one or more of these magnetic diodes.
Applications
o Field programmable logic
o Logic and memory implementation on a single chip
o Low power logic
o Specialized chips for power electronics
Advantages
o High speed
o Ease of fabrication
o Combining logic and memory
Publications
Utility Patent issued US 8,552,759
Continuation application filed 13/657,233
Marketing Contact
Arjan Quist
Invention Associate
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Original language | English |
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Patent number | 8552759 |
State | Published - Dec 6 2012 |