Logic Gates Implementation with Coupled Oscillators

Abstract

The rapid request increase for computing resources is leading to explore novel and often intriguing computing architectures. Among them, coupled oscillators have been rediscovered as a potential “beyond Moore” solution for several applications. We discuss in this work the realization of a complete set of logic gates (NOT and MAJORITY operators) as well as an inverter and a register employing coupled RLC oscillators with non-linear (cubic) resistance. The simple design allows for both analytical and numerical analysis, and it is ultimately realizable as discrete component hardware for testing purposes. It represents a simple tool to explore applications involving new computing paradigms.