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Integration of Spin-RAM technology in FPGA circuits

  • W. Zhao*
  • , E. Belhaire
  • , Q. Mistral
  • , E. Nicolle
  • , T. Devolder
  • , C. Chapper
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • CNRS
  • STMicroelectronics

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose a new non-volatile FPGA circuit based on Spin-RAM technology (Spin Transfer Torque Magnetisation Switching RAM), new generation of MRAM (Magnetic RAM). This Spin-RAM based FPGA circuit could process securely the information in low power dissipation and high speed; meanwhile all the data processed are stored permanently in the distributed Spin-RAM memory. In this non-volatile FPGA design, MTJs (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) are used as storage elements. Contrary to conventional MRAM circuits we don't use a complex sense amplifier, but a simple SRAM based sense amplifier couples two MTJs per bit. The non-volatility of Spin-RAM allows the dynamical configuration of FPGA circuits and the start-up time of circuit can be decreased up to some hundred pico seconds. As conventional MRAM, the MTJs of Spin-RAM will be on the semiconductor surface; therefore the circuit die area will not be enlarged comparing with the conventional FPGA.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICSICT-2006
Subtitle of host publication2006 8th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology, Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages799-802
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)1424401615, 9781424401611
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventICSICT-2006: 2006 8th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology - Shanghai, China
Duration: 23 Oct 200626 Oct 2006

Publication series

NameICSICT-2006: 2006 8th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology, Proceedings

Conference

ConferenceICSICT-2006: 2006 8th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period23/10/0626/10/06

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