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US 9,123,753NANOSCALE QCA-BASED LOGIC GATES IN GRAPHENE TECHNOLOGY
Domenico Porto
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Figure 1 A schematically illustrates conventional square-like basic cells that may be used in a cellular automata assembly, 20
Figure 1 B schematically illustrates an assembly of basic cells in order to demonstrate the "majority" effect caused by the coupling field distribution, for instance the electrostatic field caused by two distinct spatial configurations of electrical charges,
Figures 1 C to 1H schematically illustrate various configurations of conventionally designed basic cells in order to implement various signal processing functions, 25
Figure 2A schematically illustrates a layer of carbon atoms a rr anged in a hexagonal structure, which is typically referred to as graphene,
Figure 2B schematically illustrates energy levels with a plurality of local energy minima in order to allow confinement of charges for defining appropriate logic states while still enabling movement of the charges between the energy minima in order to initiate a change 30 of logic state,
Figures 3A to 3D schematically illustrate basic cells and a corresponding cellular automata assembly formed on the basis of carbon nanotubes according to illustrative embodiments, S 1022.71853US00-14-3188168v3
Figures 4A to 4C schematically illustrate a basic cell formed on the basis of a graphene layer having a modified topography so as to provide appropriate local energy minima for receiving a charge in the form of an electronegative molecule or an ion,
Figures 5A and 5B schematically illustrate a basic cell and a corresponding assembly 5 formed on the basis of magnetic pole pairs, which in turn are constructed on the basis of graphene ribbons and
Figures 6A and 6B schematically illustrate an electronic device and a portion thereof, respectively, wherein signals are input into and output from a QCA assembly according to illustrative embodiments.
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A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer defining a first carbon nanotube used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer defining a second carbon nanotube used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of [[said]] the signal.
The cellular automata assembly of any of claim 1, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
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The cellular automata assembly of claim [[2,]] 1, further comprising a first electrical charge adhering to said first graphene layer and a second electrical charge adhering to said second graphene layer.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 3, wherein each of said first and second electrical charges is carried by at least one of hydrogen ions and/or and oxygen ions.
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An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly according to any of claim 47 comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive [[said]] the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with [[said]] the signal [[,]]; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a charge sensitive component configured to determine a charge distribution in at least a portion of said at least one other basic cell.
The electronic device of any e- claim 16, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
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A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising four non-planar layer portions, two of which contain a movable electrical charge.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 21, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising non-planar layer portions so as to receive therein an electrical charge; said first basic cell further comprising a first planar graphene base layer adjacent said first graphene layer, and said second basic cell further comprising a second planar graphene base layer adjacent said second graphene layer.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 23, wherein said first graphene layer and said first planar graphene base layer in said first basic cell and said second graphene layer and said second planar graphene base layer in said second 6 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 basic cell are arranged so as to form local energy minimums for said electrical charge in said non-planar layer portions.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 23, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising non-planar layer portions so as to receive therein an electrical charge carried by at least one of an electronegative molecule and ion.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 26, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer defining one or more graphene ribbons used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer defining one or more graphene ribbons used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 28, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said 8 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a magnetic field sensitive probe configured to determine a magnetic field distribution in at least a portion of said at least one other basic cell.
The electronic device of claim 30, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and 9 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144, 801 Filed: 2013-12-31 a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a position detecting component configured to detect at least one of a charge carrying molecule and ion.
The electronic device of claim 32, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising 10 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said input stage configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval. 11
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
cellular automata (QCA) assembly — basic cells with graphene layers
electronic device for signal processing with QCA assembly and charge-sensitive output stage
cellular automata assembly with non-planar graphene layer and planar graphene base layer
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene layer
carbon nanotube (graphene-defined)
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
Figure 1 B schematically illustrates an assembly of basic cells in order to demonstrate the "majority" effect caused by the coupling field distribution, for instance the electrostatic field caused by two distinct spatial configurations of electrical charges,
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
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Thickness | 15–20 nm | — |
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Figure 1 A schematically illustrates conventional square-like basic cells that may be used in a cellular automata assembly, 20
Figure 1 B schematically illustrates an assembly of basic cells in order to demonstrate the "majority" effect caused by the coupling field distribution, for instance the electrostatic field caused by two distinct spatial configurations of electrical charges,
Figures 1 C to 1H schematically illustrate various configurations of conventionally designed basic cells in order to implement various signal processing functions, 25
Figure 2A schematically illustrates a layer of carbon atoms a rr anged in a hexagonal structure, which is typically referred to as graphene,
Figure 2B schematically illustrates energy levels with a plurality of local energy minima in order to allow confinement of charges for defining appropriate logic states while still enabling movement of the charges between the energy minima in order to initiate a change 30 of logic state,
Figures 3A to 3D schematically illustrate basic cells and a corresponding cellular automata assembly formed on the basis of carbon nanotubes according to illustrative embodiments, S 1022.71853US00-14-3188168v3
Figures 4A to 4C schematically illustrate a basic cell formed on the basis of a graphene layer having a modified topography so as to provide appropriate local energy minima for receiving a charge in the form of an electronegative molecule or an ion,
Figures 5A and 5B schematically illustrate a basic cell and a corresponding assembly 5 formed on the basis of magnetic pole pairs, which in turn are constructed on the basis of graphene ribbons and
Figures 6A and 6B schematically illustrate an electronic device and a portion thereof, respectively, wherein signals are input into and output from a QCA assembly according to illustrative embodiments.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer defining a first carbon nanotube used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer defining a second carbon nanotube used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of [[said]] the signal.
The cellular automata assembly of any of claim 1, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
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The cellular automata assembly of claim [[2,]] 1, further comprising a first electrical charge adhering to said first graphene layer and a second electrical charge adhering to said second graphene layer.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 3, wherein each of said first and second electrical charges is carried by at least one of hydrogen ions and/or and oxygen ions.
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An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly according to any of claim 47 comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive [[said]] the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with [[said]] the signal [[,]]; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a charge sensitive component configured to determine a charge distribution in at least a portion of said at least one other basic cell.
The electronic device of any e- claim 16, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
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A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising four non-planar layer portions, two of which contain a movable electrical charge.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 21, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising non-planar layer portions so as to receive therein an electrical charge; said first basic cell further comprising a first planar graphene base layer adjacent said first graphene layer, and said second basic cell further comprising a second planar graphene base layer adjacent said second graphene layer.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 23, wherein said first graphene layer and said first planar graphene base layer in said first basic cell and said second graphene layer and said second planar graphene base layer in said second 6 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 basic cell are arranged so as to form local energy minimums for said electrical charge in said non-planar layer portions.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 23, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising non-planar layer portions so as to receive therein an electrical charge carried by at least one of an electronegative molecule and ion.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 26, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer defining one or more graphene ribbons used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer defining one or more graphene ribbons used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 28, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said 8 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a magnetic field sensitive probe configured to determine a magnetic field distribution in at least a portion of said at least one other basic cell.
The electronic device of claim 30, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and 9 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144, 801 Filed: 2013-12-31 a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a position detecting component configured to detect at least one of a charge carrying molecule and ion.
The electronic device of claim 32, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising 10 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said input stage configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval. 11
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
cellular automata (QCA) assembly — basic cells with graphene layers
electronic device for signal processing with QCA assembly and charge-sensitive output stage
cellular automata assembly with non-planar graphene layer and planar graphene base layer
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene layer
carbon nanotube (graphene-defined)
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
Figure 1 B schematically illustrates an assembly of basic cells in order to demonstrate the "majority" effect caused by the coupling field distribution, for instance the electrostatic field caused by two distinct spatial configurations of electrical charges,
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
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Thickness | 15–20 nm | — |
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US 9,123,753Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
Figure 1 A schematically illustrates conventional square-like basic cells that may be used in a cellular automata assembly, 20
Figure 1 B schematically illustrates an assembly of basic cells in order to demonstrate the "majority" effect caused by the coupling field distribution, for instance the electrostatic field caused by two distinct spatial configurations of electrical charges,
Figures 1 C to 1H schematically illustrate various configurations of conventionally designed basic cells in order to implement various signal processing functions, 25
Figure 2A schematically illustrates a layer of carbon atoms a rr anged in a hexagonal structure, which is typically referred to as graphene,
Figure 2B schematically illustrates energy levels with a plurality of local energy minima in order to allow confinement of charges for defining appropriate logic states while still enabling movement of the charges between the energy minima in order to initiate a change 30 of logic state,
Figures 3A to 3D schematically illustrate basic cells and a corresponding cellular automata assembly formed on the basis of carbon nanotubes according to illustrative embodiments, S 1022.71853US00-14-3188168v3
Figures 4A to 4C schematically illustrate a basic cell formed on the basis of a graphene layer having a modified topography so as to provide appropriate local energy minima for receiving a charge in the form of an electronegative molecule or an ion,
Figures 5A and 5B schematically illustrate a basic cell and a corresponding assembly 5 formed on the basis of magnetic pole pairs, which in turn are constructed on the basis of graphene ribbons and
Figures 6A and 6B schematically illustrate an electronic device and a portion thereof, respectively, wherein signals are input into and output from a QCA assembly according to illustrative embodiments.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer defining a first carbon nanotube used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer defining a second carbon nanotube used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of [[said]] the signal.
The cellular automata assembly of any of claim 1, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
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The cellular automata assembly of claim [[2,]] 1, further comprising a first electrical charge adhering to said first graphene layer and a second electrical charge adhering to said second graphene layer.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 3, wherein each of said first and second electrical charges is carried by at least one of hydrogen ions and/or and oxygen ions.
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An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly according to any of claim 47 comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive [[said]] the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with [[said]] the signal [[,]]; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a charge sensitive component configured to determine a charge distribution in at least a portion of said at least one other basic cell.
The electronic device of any e- claim 16, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
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A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising four non-planar layer portions, two of which contain a movable electrical charge.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 21, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising non-planar layer portions so as to receive therein an electrical charge; said first basic cell further comprising a first planar graphene base layer adjacent said first graphene layer, and said second basic cell further comprising a second planar graphene base layer adjacent said second graphene layer.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 23, wherein said first graphene layer and said first planar graphene base layer in said first basic cell and said second graphene layer and said second planar graphene base layer in said second 6 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 basic cell are arranged so as to form local energy minimums for said electrical charge in said non-planar layer portions.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 23, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising non-planar layer portions so as to receive therein an electrical charge carried by at least one of an electronegative molecule and ion.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 26, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer defining one or more graphene ribbons used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer defining one or more graphene ribbons used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 28, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said 8 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a magnetic field sensitive probe configured to determine a magnetic field distribution in at least a portion of said at least one other basic cell.
The electronic device of claim 30, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and 9 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144, 801 Filed: 2013-12-31 a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a position detecting component configured to detect at least one of a charge carrying molecule and ion.
The electronic device of claim 32, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising 10 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said input stage configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval. 11
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
cellular automata (QCA) assembly — basic cells with graphene layers
electronic device for signal processing with QCA assembly and charge-sensitive output stage
cellular automata assembly with non-planar graphene layer and planar graphene base layer
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene layer
carbon nanotube (graphene-defined)
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
Figure 1 B schematically illustrates an assembly of basic cells in order to demonstrate the "majority" effect caused by the coupling field distribution, for instance the electrostatic field caused by two distinct spatial configurations of electrical charges,
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Thickness | 15–20 nm | — |
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Figure 1 A schematically illustrates conventional square-like basic cells that may be used in a cellular automata assembly, 20
Figure 1 B schematically illustrates an assembly of basic cells in order to demonstrate the "majority" effect caused by the coupling field distribution, for instance the electrostatic field caused by two distinct spatial configurations of electrical charges,
Figures 1 C to 1H schematically illustrate various configurations of conventionally designed basic cells in order to implement various signal processing functions, 25
Figure 2A schematically illustrates a layer of carbon atoms a rr anged in a hexagonal structure, which is typically referred to as graphene,
Figure 2B schematically illustrates energy levels with a plurality of local energy minima in order to allow confinement of charges for defining appropriate logic states while still enabling movement of the charges between the energy minima in order to initiate a change 30 of logic state,
Figures 3A to 3D schematically illustrate basic cells and a corresponding cellular automata assembly formed on the basis of carbon nanotubes according to illustrative embodiments, S 1022.71853US00-14-3188168v3
Figures 4A to 4C schematically illustrate a basic cell formed on the basis of a graphene layer having a modified topography so as to provide appropriate local energy minima for receiving a charge in the form of an electronegative molecule or an ion,
Figures 5A and 5B schematically illustrate a basic cell and a corresponding assembly 5 formed on the basis of magnetic pole pairs, which in turn are constructed on the basis of graphene ribbons and
Figures 6A and 6B schematically illustrate an electronic device and a portion thereof, respectively, wherein signals are input into and output from a QCA assembly according to illustrative embodiments.
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A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer defining a first carbon nanotube used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer defining a second carbon nanotube used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of [[said]] the signal.
The cellular automata assembly of any of claim 1, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
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The cellular automata assembly of claim [[2,]] 1, further comprising a first electrical charge adhering to said first graphene layer and a second electrical charge adhering to said second graphene layer.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 3, wherein each of said first and second electrical charges is carried by at least one of hydrogen ions and/or and oxygen ions.
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An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly according to any of claim 47 comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive [[said]] the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with [[said]] the signal [[,]]; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a charge sensitive component configured to determine a charge distribution in at least a portion of said at least one other basic cell.
The electronic device of any e- claim 16, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
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A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising four non-planar layer portions, two of which contain a movable electrical charge.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 21, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising non-planar layer portions so as to receive therein an electrical charge; said first basic cell further comprising a first planar graphene base layer adjacent said first graphene layer, and said second basic cell further comprising a second planar graphene base layer adjacent said second graphene layer.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 23, wherein said first graphene layer and said first planar graphene base layer in said first basic cell and said second graphene layer and said second planar graphene base layer in said second 6 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 basic cell are arranged so as to form local energy minimums for said electrical charge in said non-planar layer portions.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 23, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; each of said first and second graphene layers comprising non-planar layer portions so as to receive therein an electrical charge carried by at least one of an electronegative molecule and ion.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 26, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
A cellular automata assembly for processing a signal, comprising: a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer defining one or more graphene ribbons used to induce a first coupling field distribution; and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer defining one or more graphene ribbons used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal.
The cellular automata assembly of claim 28, further comprising at least one further basic cell so as to interact with at least one of said first and second basic cells.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said 8 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a magnetic field sensitive probe configured to determine a magnetic field distribution in at least a portion of said at least one other basic cell.
The electronic device of claim 30, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and 9 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144, 801 Filed: 2013-12-31 a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said output stage comprising a position detecting component configured to detect at least one of a charge carrying molecule and ion.
The electronic device of claim 32, wherein said input stage is configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval.
An electronic device for processing a signal, comprising: a cellular automata assembly comprising 10 First Named Inventor: Domenico PORTO Serial No. 14/144,801 Filed: 2013-12-31 a first basic cell comprising a first graphene layer used to induce a first coupling field distribution, and a second basic cell positioned adjacent to said first basic cell and comprising a second graphene layer used to induce a second coupling field distribution, said first and second basic cells interacting with each other by said first and second coupling field distributions so as to determine a logic state of the signal; an input stage configured to receive the signal and to interact with at least one basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to adjust a logic state of said at least one basic cell in correspondence with the signal; and an output stage configured to interact with at least one other basic cell of said cellular automata assembly so as to provide an output signal corresponding to a logic state of said at least one other basic cell; said input stage configured to provide at least one of an electric and magnetic field distribution so as to preserve said logic state of said at least one basic cell for a predetermined input time interval. 11
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
cellular automata (QCA) assembly — basic cells with graphene layers
electronic device for signal processing with QCA assembly and charge-sensitive output stage
cellular automata assembly with non-planar graphene layer and planar graphene base layer
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene layer
carbon nanotube (graphene-defined)
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
Figure 1 B schematically illustrates an assembly of basic cells in order to demonstrate the "majority" effect caused by the coupling field distribution, for instance the electrostatic field caused by two distinct spatial configurations of electrical charges,
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
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Thickness | 15–20 nm | — |
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