Lecture

Circuits in Emerging Nanotechnologies

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This lecture delves into the panel discussion on the circuits in emerging nanotechnologies, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by the future of nanotechnology. The panelists explore the goal of integrating emerging nanotechnologies into real circuit and system applications, discussing the potential of new logic devices beyond CMOS. They address the challenges of scaling, energy efficiency, and testing in the context of new memory technologies, such as STT RAM and resistive RAM. The discussion also touches on the importance of architectural innovations and the need for new paradigms to drive advancements in the field.

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