Abstract
Embedded systems are dependent on low-power, miniaturized instrumentation. Comparator circuits are common elements in applications for digital threshold detection. A multi-level, memory-based logic approach is in development that offers potential benefits in power usage and size with respect to traditional binary logic systems. Basic 4-bit operations with CMOS gates and comparators are chosen to compare circuit implementations of binary structures and quaternary equivalents. Circuit layouts and functional operation are presented. In particular, power characteristics and transistor count are examined. The potential for improved embedded systems based on the multilevel, memory-based logic is discussed.
Recommended Citation
S. M. Damti et al., "Comparison of Binary and Multi-Level Logic Electronics for Embedded Systems," Proceedings of SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring (2016, Las Vegas, NV), vol. 9801, SPIE, Apr 2016.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219374
Meeting Name
SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring (2016: Mar. 21-24, Las Vegas, NV)
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Intelligent Systems Center
Keywords and Phrases
Bins; Comparator circuits; Comparators (optical); Embedded systems; Reconfigurable hardware; Binary structures; Circuit implementation; Functional operation; Multilevels; Potential benefits; Power characteristic; Threshold detection; Transistor count; Computer circuits; comparator; multi-level circuits
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-151060042-3
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0277-786X; 1996-756X
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2016 SPIE, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Apr 2016
