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Noa Edri Fraiman¹, Barak Sabbagh^2,3, Gilad Yossifon^4,5

¹Faculty of Engineering, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel. noa.edri@biu.ac.il.

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This study introduces a new design and simulation method for ion-based integrated circuits, enabling complex iontronic devices. The approach allows for the simulation of iontronic circuits using standard electronic design automation tools.

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Area of Science:

Iontronics
Integrated Circuit Design
Computational Modeling

Background:

Iontronics utilizes ions for information processing, offering unique bio-integrable functionalities.
Current simulation tools struggle to model complex iontronic components effectively.
A need exists for specialized design and simulation methodologies in iontronics.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a design approach for large-scale ion-based integrated circuits.
To develop a compact model for iontronic bipolar diodes applicable to other components.
To enable simulation of iontronic circuits using standard Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools.

Main Methods:

Developed a compact model for iontronic bipolar diodes.
Implemented the model within standard EDA tools for circuit simulation.
Employed Monte Carlo methodology to explore component non-uniformity effects.

Main Results:

Successfully simulated static and dynamic properties of iontronic circuits.
Simulated results align with experimental measurements from fabricated circuits.
Demonstrated the model's utility with iontronic decoder and diode bridge simulations.

Conclusions:

The proposed simulation approach facilitates the design of ion-based integrated circuits.
Expanding EDA tools to include iontronics can advance hybrid electronic-ionic systems.
This work paves the way for more complex and functional iontronic devices.