The design and testing of a superconducting programmable gate array
Date
2006-03
Authors
Van Heerden, Hein
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
This thesis investigates to the design, analysis and testing of a Superconducting Programmable
Gate Array (SPGA). The objective was to apply existing programmable logic concepts to
RSFQ circuits and in the process develop a working prototype of a superconducting programmable
logic device. Various programmable logic technologies and architectures were
examined and compared to find the best solution. Using Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ)
circuits as building blocks, a complete functional design was assembled incorporating a routing
architecture and logic blocks. The Large-Scale Integrated circuit (LSI) layout of the final
chip is presented and discussed followed by a discussion on testing. This thesis demonstrates
the successful implementation of a fully functional reprogrammable logic device using
RSFQ circuitry.
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Thesis (MScEng (Electrical and Electronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.
Keywords
Field programmable gate arrays, Programmable array logic, Dissertations -- Electronic engineering, Theses -- Electronic engineering