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صفحه نخست /New tile-based circuits ...
عنوان New tile-based circuits converting BCD code to gray, excess-3, and aiken codes in quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) nanotechnology
نوع پژوهش مقاله چاپ شده
کلیدواژه‌ها Quantum-dot cellular automata, BCD to gray code converter, BCD to excess-3 code converter, BCD to aiken (2421) code converter, Digital code converter
چکیده The development of new methods and technologies for improving the stability and reducing the power consumption of electronic devices is a crucial area of research. Quantum-dot Cellular Automata (QCA) has emerged as a promising alternative to the traditional Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) technology, offering superior optimization in terms of physical size and energy efficiency. This paper introduces three novel digital code converters, designed using the tile-based approach to simplify circuit implementation and enhance integration through optimized majority and inverter gate structures. The proposed converters include: (1) a BCD to gray code converter with 127 cells, 0.18 μm2 occupied area, 3 clock phases, and zero NOT gate achieving a 7.3 % and 100 % reduction in the number of cells and NOT gates, respectively, compared to the most similar design; (2) a BCD to excess-3 code converter with 190 cells, 0.25 μm2 occupied area, 7 clock phases, and 3 NOT gates, showing a 0.5 %, 13.8 %, 41.7 %, and 25 % reduction in cells, area, used clock phases, and NOT gates, respectively, compared to the closest alternative; and (3) a BCD to aiken (2421) code converter with 287 cells, 0.22 μm2 occupied area, zero NOT gate, and 5 clock phases. The energy dissipation for these converters is measured at 55.3 meV, 53.7 meV, and 102 meV, respectively. Simulations are performed using QCADesigner-E version 2.2, validating the functionality and performance of the designs. These results demonstrate the potential of the proposed converters to offer efficient, compact, and low-power solutions for digital systems.
پژوهشگران پردیس کریمی (نفر سوم)، محمد غلامی (نفر دوم)، فرهاد فولادی نیا (نفر اول)