Novel Multiplexer Design Using Multi-State Spatial Wavefunction-Switched (SWS) FETs

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a multiplexer design based on use of a twin channel and twin drain spatial wavefunction-switched field-effect transistors (SWSFETs). SWSFET comprises of vertically stacked coupled quantum wells devices, which are the channels, where depending on the gate voltage only one of the channels is in conduction mode. Using SWSFET in multi-channel and single drain configuration operates as a multi-valued logic device. 2:1 and 4:2 multiplexer designs are proposed which are compatible with current CMOS technology and with all SWSFET. Both designs lead to greater than 4X reduction in transistor count. Ngspice simulation of circuits is also presented.