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The effect of output-input isolation on the scaling and energy consumption of all-spin logic devices

Authors :
Steven J. Koester
Nazila Haratipour
Jiaxi Hu
Source :
Journal of Applied Physics. 117:17B524
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
AIP Publishing, 2015.

Abstract

All-spin logic (ASL) is a novel approach for digital logic applications wherein spin is used as the state variable instead of charge. One of the challenges in realizing a practical ASL system is the need to ensure non-reciprocity, meaning the information flows from input to output, not vice versa. One approach described previously, is to introduce an asymmetric ground contact, and while this approach was shown to be effective, it remains unclear as to the optimal approach for achieving non-reciprocity in ASL. In this study, we quantitatively analyze techniques to achieve non-reciprocity in ASL devices, and we specifically compare the effect of using asymmetric ground position and dipole-coupled output/input isolation. For this analysis, we simulate the switching dynamics of multiple-stage logic devices with FePt and FePd perpendicular magnetic anisotropy materials using a combination of a matrix-based spin circuit model coupled to the Landau–Lifshitz–Gilbert equation. The dipole field is included in this model and can act as both a desirable means of coupling magnets and a source of noise. The dynamic energy consumption has been calculated for these schemes, as a function of input/output magnet separation, and the results show that using a scheme that electrically isolates logic stages produces superior non-reciprocity, thus allowing both improved scaling and reduced energy consumption.

Details

ISSN :
10897550 and 00218979
Volume :
117
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Applied Physics
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........df642d975100bfc761863824b3fac26c
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4915907