Abstract:

A new operator was introduced based on the switch-signal theory to describe the operating principle of ternary monostable-to-multistable transition logic element. A novel ternary RTD circuit topology and corresponding method were also proposed, which could make the design process straightforward to simplify the switch functions and implement the circuit with transistor networks. Furthermore, it could also avoid modifying the parameters of RTD in the process. Finally, the circuits were verified by simulation with extensively validated models.

Key words: nanoelectronic device, resonant tunneling diode(RTD), ternary logic, circuit design, switch-signal theory