Fundamental Studies on Quantum Interconnections between Ballistic Electrons and Cellular Architecture
Yujiro Naruse, R. Katoh, Tetsufumi Tanamoto, Minoru Saba Minoru Saba, Shigeki Takahashi Shigeki Takahashi · Japanese Journal of Applied Physics · 1994
A novel scheme of quantum interconnections (QI) is proposed with a view to creating next-generation integrated circuits (IC's). The new mode of QI, that is, QI between ballistic electrons and cellular architecture (QIBBC), effectively combines the formerly proposed QI with ballistic and coherent electrons (QIB) and QI with cellular architecture (QIC). The core concept of QIBBC is “controlling electrons with electrons”, which will lead to the realization of the ultimate device function and density limit in future IC's. Through fundamental analyses, it was found that the velocity control of ballistic electrons is an essential factor for QIBBC.