Set-reset latch logic operation in a bistable system under suprathreshold and subthreshold signals.

Abstract

A set-reset latch is a basic building block of computers and can be used to store state information. Here, by testing the influence of the two logical input signals on the reliable set-reset latch logic operation in the bistable system, we found that there are two types of input signals, namely, suprathreshold and subthreshold signals. For the suprathreshold signals, reliable set-reset logic operation can be achieved without any driving forces and exhibits certain anti-interference ability; for the subthreshold signals, a single harmonic could induce correct set-reset latch logic operation but with a narrow optimal parameter region. The introduction of biharmonic-induced set-reset latch logic operation (logical vibrational resonance) could greatly expand the parameter region. Explanations for the above results were provided by taking the logical inputs as the dynamic bias to analyze the dynamic changes in the system. Finally, the results were further verified by circuit simulation and actual hardware circuit.