Citation
Gh. Bernstein et al., Observation of switching in a quantum-dot cellular automata cell, NANOTECHNOL, 10(2), 1999, pp. 166-173
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
NANOTECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
09574484
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Volume
10
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
166 - 173
Database
ISI
SICI code
0957-4484(199906)10:2<166:OOSIAQ>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
The notion of quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) as a possible replacement
paradigm for conventional transistor-based logic is reviewed. Experiments
using metal tunnel structures demonstrating a functional QCA cell are prese
nted. It is shown that single electron tunnelling transistors used as elect
rometers verify proper switching of the QCA cell. Additionally, we provide
evidence for a QCA cell switching frequency of 14 MHz, and a calculated upp
er limit of more than 5 GHz.