Mapping a path to the beyond-CMOS technology for computation

Abstract

This paper describes a methodology for benchmarking beyond CMOS exploratory devices for computation using metrics that can provide insights about the device fundamental operation. A more detailed investigation of circuits based upon two beyond-CMOS devices is given in the paper. First tunneling FET (TFET) circuits are compared to low power CMOS circuits. Then the All-Spin Logic device (ASLD) is described and a spin circuit theory based simulator is used to show the functional transient operation of an all spin logic circuit.