Clocking for Nanocomputing: A Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata Perspective.

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Title: Clocking for Nanocomputing: A Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata Perspective.
Authors: Angshuman Khan1 (AUTHOR) angshuman.khan@uem.edu.in, Shaw, Rohit Kumar2 (AUTHOR), Sen, Soumya3 (AUTHOR), Das, Rupayan4 (AUTHOR), Basak, Santanu3 (AUTHOR), Thakur, Uttam Narendra1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Russian Microelectronics. Feb2026, Vol. 55 Issue 1, p155-160. 6p.
Subjects: Cellular automata, Data pipelining, Data flow computing, Quantum dot synthesis, Nanoelectronics, Synchronization
Abstract: The multiphase clocking system used by quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) is essential for synchronization and for dynamically driving computational logic. This clocking method, which successively regulates the potential barriers of cells to first let computation, then firmly lock data for processing, and ultimately release it, is crucial for the implementation of deep pipelining. Each clock zone functions as an automated logic and memory stage, resulting in a strong, wavelike data flow that allows for high throughput. A significant obstacle in nanoscale wiring is also addressed by this zonal clocking, which naturally enables complicated signal crossings and intricate coplanar circuit routing without the need for actual wire crossings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The multiphase clocking system used by quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) is essential for synchronization and for dynamically driving computational logic. This clocking method, which successively regulates the potential barriers of cells to first let computation, then firmly lock data for processing, and ultimately release it, is crucial for the implementation of deep pipelining. Each clock zone functions as an automated logic and memory stage, resulting in a strong, wavelike data flow that allows for high throughput. A significant obstacle in nanoscale wiring is also addressed by this zonal clocking, which naturally enables complicated signal crossings and intricate coplanar circuit routing without the need for actual wire crossings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:10637397
DOI:10.1134/S1063739725600815