Execution of stored programs by a rapid single-flux-quantum random-access-memory-embedded bit-serial microprocessor using 50-GHz clock frequency
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0148273
Abstract: We have demonstrated the execution of several programs stored in an instruction memory by a rapid single-flux-quantum bit-serial 8-bit microprocessor named CORE e2h. We employed a minimal instruction set architecture composed of 13 instructions based… read more here.
Keywords: single flux; rapid single; flux quantum; memory ... See more keywords
Research on the Bias Network of Energy-Efficient Single Flux Quantum Circuits
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DOI: 10.1109/tasc.2019.2910049
Abstract: Superconducting single flux quantum (SFQ) circuits have been shown to offer huge advantages that are ideal for high performance computing applications. These circuits can operate at very high frequencies (tens of GHz) but consume very… read more here.
Keywords: single flux; energy efficient; bias network; network ... See more keywords
qSTA: A Static Timing Analysis Tool for Superconducting Single-Flux-Quantum Circuits
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DOI: 10.1109/tasc.2020.2970218
Abstract: Superconducting single-flux-quantum (SFQ) technology is a beyond-complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) technology, promising ultrahigh processing speed and low power consumption. A timing analysis tool for SFQ circuits should check circuit timing behavior, including working frequencies and hold… read more here.
Keywords: single flux; superconducting single; tool; timing analysis ... See more keywords
qSSTA: A Statistical Static Timing Analysis Tool for Superconducting Single-Flux-Quantum Circuits
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DOI: 10.1109/tasc.2020.3005082
Abstract: Superconducting single flux quantum (SFQ) technology is an ultra-high performance and low power technology. The technology, however, lacks many of the design automation tools and capabilities that are commonplace in CMOS technology. This article describes… read more here.
Keywords: single flux; superconducting single; static timing; statistical static ... See more keywords
Postrouting Optimization of the Working Clock Frequency of Single-Flux-Quantum Circuits
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DOI: 10.1109/tasc.2020.3005584
Abstract: With the emergence of large-scale single-flux-quantum (SFQ) circuits, it is desirable to offload heavy routing tasks to automated electronic design automation (EDA) tools. The unique characteristic of SFQ circuits is that large clock distribution networks… read more here.
Keywords: single flux; frequency; clock; sfq circuits ... See more keywords
QuCTS—Single-Flux Quantum Clock Tree Synthesis
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DOI: 10.1109/tcad.2021.3123141
Abstract: Superconductive rapid single-flux quantum (RSFQ) is an emerging cryogenic technology, promising a significant boost in performance and ultralow power consumption. The operating frequency achieved by RSFQ digital integrated circuits is several orders of magnitude greater… read more here.
Keywords: tree synthesis; single flux; flux quantum; clock tree ... See more keywords
Via-Minimization-Oriented Region Routing Under Length-Matching Constraints in Rapid Single-Flux-Quantum Circuits
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DOI: 10.1109/tvlsi.2021.3059786
Abstract: It is known that the pipelined architecture in a rapid single-flux-quantum (RSFQ) circuit can be constructed by inserting a set of path-balancing D-type flip-flops (DFFs) into some gate columns. Based on the assignment of the… read more here.
Keywords: matching constraints; single flux; region; length matching ... See more keywords