Technology and Power-aware Investigation of Nanostructures for Molecular Field-Coupled Nanocomputing
Elena Ferrero, Federico Ravera, Roberto Listo, Yuri Ardesi, Gianluca Piccinini, Mariagrazia Graziano · 2025
Molecular Field-Coupled Nanocomputing (MolFCN) is a revolutionary computational paradigm that encodes logical information in the charge distribution of single molecules. Specific molecular arrangements permits wires and logic gates design, where information propagates via electrostatic intermolecular interactions. Despite the promising potential of MolFCN technology, no physical prototype has been realized yet. This study introduces an advanced fabrication-aware MolFCN simulation framework, integrating Sentaurus Finite-Element calculations with the SCERPA tool, and applies it to a proposed dielectric nanotrench device to evaluate its suitability for hosting MolFCN circuits. Through this framework, we conduct a detailed analysis of power consumption, examining the impact of circuit geometry, material properties, and molecular clock optimization. Our findings validate the feasibility of MolFCN circuits and highlight their potential for significant advancements in nanoscale computing technology.