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Comparison Of Binary And Multi-Level Logic Electronics For Embedded Systems, Shirly M. Damti, Steve Eugene Watkins, R. Joe Stanley
Comparison Of Binary And Multi-Level Logic Electronics For Embedded Systems, Shirly M. Damti, Steve Eugene Watkins, R. Joe Stanley
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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.