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Beyond Moore's technologies: operation principles of a superconductor alternative
Igor I Soloviev1,2, Nikolay V Klenov1,2,3, Sergey V Bakurskiy1
1Lomonosov Moscow State University, Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, 119991, Moscow, Russia.
Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology
|January 23, 2018
Summary
Moore's law limitations necessitate "post-Moore's" technologies. Energy-efficient superconductor digital technology offers a promising alternative for supercomputers, addressing key challenges in high-performance computing.
Area of Science:
- Computer Engineering
- Materials Science
- Physics
Background:
- Moore's Law, a long-standing prediction in semiconductor technology, is nearing its physical limits, with expert consensus placing its validity around 2020.
- The increasing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) intensifies the challenge of energy efficiency in modern computer architectures.
- The development of 'post-Moore's' technologies is crucial to overcome the limitations of current semiconductor scaling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore superconductor digital technology as a viable 'post-Moore's' alternative for energy-efficient supercomputing.
- To review the operational principles and historical evolution of superconductor logic and memory circuits.
- To identify current shortcomings and future research directions for superconductor-based computer circuits.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of the evolution of superconductor logic and memory circuits.
- Analysis of the operational principles of energy-efficient superconductor digital technology.
- Evaluation of existing superconductor circuits in the context of computer circuit design.
Main Results:
- Superconductor digital technology presents a promising avenue for achieving high performance with significantly reduced energy consumption.
- A review highlights the historical development and fundamental principles of superconductor-based logic and memory.
- Analysis reveals specific limitations and challenges in current superconductor circuit designs for practical computer applications.
Conclusions:
- Superconductor digital technology is a key candidate for future high-performance computing systems beyond the era of Moore's Law.
- Further research is needed to address the identified shortcomings and optimize superconductor circuits for widespread adoption.
- Continued investigation into superconductor technology is essential for advancing energy-efficient computing solutions.