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View article: Ferroelectric Memory Technology for Big Data Applications
Ferroelectric Memory Technology for Big Data Applications Open
Big Data has an insatiable appetite for larger and better-performing memory. While current memory technologies continue to advance, the performance gaps in current memory and storage technology have motivated the exploration of emerging me…
View article: Bridging the Analog and the Probabilistic Computing Divide: Configuring Oscillator Ising Machines as P-bit Engines
Bridging the Analog and the Probabilistic Computing Divide: Configuring Oscillator Ising Machines as P-bit Engines Open
Oscillator Ising Machines (OIMs) and probabilistic bit (p-bit)-based computing platforms have emerged as promising paradigms for tackling complex combinatorial optimization problems. Although traditionally viewed as distinct approaches, th…
View article: Process temperature dependence of sputtered MgO/<i>n</i>-type GaN metal–oxide–semiconductor capacitors
Process temperature dependence of sputtered MgO/<i>n</i>-type GaN metal–oxide–semiconductor capacitors Open
The temperature dependence of epitaxial growth of MgO on n-type (0001)-oriented GaN by radio frequency magnetron sputtering is investigated. Epitaxial growth is obtained for growth temperatures of 550 °C and above, but polycrystalline film…
View article: Different Paths, Same Destination: Designing New Physics-Inspired Dynamical Systems with Engineered Stability to Minimize the Ising Hamiltonian
Different Paths, Same Destination: Designing New Physics-Inspired Dynamical Systems with Engineered Stability to Minimize the Ising Hamiltonian Open
Oscillator Ising machines (OIMs) represent an exemplar case of using physics-inspired non-linear dynamical systems to solve computationally challenging combinatorial optimization problems (COPs). The computational performance of such syste…
View article: FIMA: A Scalable Ferroelectric Compute-in-Memory Annealer for Accelerating Boolean Satisfiability
FIMA: A Scalable Ferroelectric Compute-in-Memory Annealer for Accelerating Boolean Satisfiability Open
In-memory compute kernels present a promising approach for addressing data-centric workloads. However, their scalability—particularly for computationally intensive tasks solving combinatorial optimization problems such as Boolean satisfiab…
View article: Designing a K-state P-bit Engine
Designing a K-state P-bit Engine Open
Probabilistic bit (p-bit)-based compute engines utilize the unique capability of a p-bit to probabilistically switch between two states to solve computationally challenging problems. However, when solving problems that require more than tw…
View article: CMOS-Based Single-Cycle in-Memory XOR/XNOR
CMOS-Based Single-Cycle in-Memory XOR/XNOR Open
Big data applications are on the rise, and so is the number of data centers. The ever-increasing massive data pool needs to be periodically backed up in a secure environment. Moreover, a massive amount of securely backed-up data is require…
View article: A note on analyzing the stability of oscillator Ising machines
A note on analyzing the stability of oscillator Ising machines Open
The rich non‐linear dynamics of the coupled oscillators (under second harmonic injection) can be leveraged to solve computationally hard problems in combinatorial optimization such as finding the ground state of the Ising Hamiltonian. Whil…
View article: CMOS-based Single-Cycle In-Memory XOR/XNOR
CMOS-based Single-Cycle In-Memory XOR/XNOR Open
Big data applications are on the rise, and so is the number of data centers. The ever-increasing massive data pool needs to be periodically backed up in a secure environment. Moreover, a massive amount of securely backed-up data is require…
View article: A Note on Analyzing the Stability of Oscillator Ising Machines
A Note on Analyzing the Stability of Oscillator Ising Machines Open
The rich non-linear dynamics of the coupled oscillators (under second harmonic injection) can be leveraged to solve computationally hard problems in combinatorial optimization such as finding the ground state of the Ising Hamiltonian. Whil…
View article: Stability of oscillator Ising machines: Not all solutions are created equal
Stability of oscillator Ising machines: Not all solutions are created equal Open
Nonlinear dynamical systems such as coupled oscillators are being actively investigated as Ising machines for solving computationally hard problems in combinatorial optimization. Prior works have established the equivalence between the glo…
View article: Designing Ising machines with higher order spin interactions and their application in solving combinatorial optimization
Designing Ising machines with higher order spin interactions and their application in solving combinatorial optimization Open
The Ising model provides a natural mapping for many computationally hard combinatorial optimization problems (COPs). Consequently, dynamical system-inspired computing models and hardware platforms that minimize the Ising Hamiltonian, have …
View article: Oxygen vacancy contributions to the electrical stress response and endurance of ferroelectric hafnium zirconium oxide thin films
Oxygen vacancy contributions to the electrical stress response and endurance of ferroelectric hafnium zirconium oxide thin films Open
Despite its scalability and CMOS process compatibility, the limited endurance and sub-optimal stress response of ferroelectric Zr-substituted hafnia [(Hf,Zr)O2] have been one of the key impediments toward its integration into practical dev…
View article: External Evaluation of Rashtriya Baal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) in Chhattisgarh & Practical Recommendations
External Evaluation of Rashtriya Baal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) in Chhattisgarh & Practical Recommendations Open
Context: Government of India launched the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) for screening children from 0 to 18 years for 4 D’s (Defects, Diseases, Deficiency and Developmental Delays including disabilities) for time…
View article: External Evaluation of Rashtriya Baal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) in Chhattisgarh & Practical Recommendations
External Evaluation of Rashtriya Baal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) in Chhattisgarh & Practical Recommendations Open
Context: Government of India launched the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) for screening children from 0 to 18 years for 4 D’s (Defects, Diseases, Deficiency and Developmental Delays including disabilities) for time…
View article: Large‐Scale Cardiac Muscle Cell‐Based Coupled Oscillator Network for Vertex Coloring Problem
Large‐Scale Cardiac Muscle Cell‐Based Coupled Oscillator Network for Vertex Coloring Problem Open
Modern computers require an exponential increase in resources when solving computationally hard problems, motivating the need for an alternative computing platform to solve such problems in an energy‐efficient manner. Vertex coloring, a no…
View article: Oscillator-Inspired Dynamical Systems to Solve Boolean Satisfiability
Oscillator-Inspired Dynamical Systems to Solve Boolean Satisfiability Open
Dynamical systems can offer a novel non-Boolean approach to computing. Specifically, the natural minimization of energy in the system is a valuable property for minimizing the objective functions of combinatorial optimization problems, man…
View article: CMOS-compatible ising machines built using bistable latches coupled through ferroelectric transistor arrays
CMOS-compatible ising machines built using bistable latches coupled through ferroelectric transistor arrays Open
View article: Stability of Oscillator Ising Machines: Not All Solutions Are Created Equal
Stability of Oscillator Ising Machines: Not All Solutions Are Created Equal Open
Nonlinear dynamical systems such as coupled oscillators are being actively investigated as Ising machines for solving computationally hard problems in combinatorial optimization. Prior works have established the equivalence between the glo…
View article: Dynamical System-Based Computational Models for Solving Combinatorial Optimization on Hypergraphs
Dynamical System-Based Computational Models for Solving Combinatorial Optimization on Hypergraphs Open
The intrinsic energy minimization in dynamical systems offers a valuable tool for minimizing the objective functions of computationally challenging problems in combinatorial optimization. However, most prior works have focused on mapping s…
View article: CHARACTERIZATION OF UNTREATED and ALKALITREATED BANANA FIBER, A POTENTIAL REINFORCEMENT IN BIO-COMPOSITES
CHARACTERIZATION OF UNTREATED and ALKALITREATED BANANA FIBER, A POTENTIAL REINFORCEMENT IN BIO-COMPOSITES Open
Banana fiber is one of the easiest available materials in the global scenario.Banana fiber contains high cellulose content.It is better reinforcement material for the preparation of composites.The Alkali treatment method is used as a surfa…
View article: Constructing Dynamical Systems to Model Higher Order Ising Spin Interactions and their Application in Solving Combinatorial Optimization Problems
Constructing Dynamical Systems to Model Higher Order Ising Spin Interactions and their Application in Solving Combinatorial Optimization Problems Open
The Ising model provides a natural mapping for many computationally hard combinatorial optimization problems (COPs). Consequently, dynamical system-inspired computing models and hardware platforms that minimize the Ising Hamiltonian, have …
View article: Formulating Oscillator-Inspired Dynamical Systems to Solve Boolean Satisfiability
Formulating Oscillator-Inspired Dynamical Systems to Solve Boolean Satisfiability Open
Dynamical systems can offer a novel non-Boolean approach to computing. Specifically, the natural minimization of energy in the system is a valuable property for minimizing the objective functions of combinatorial optimization problems, man…
View article: Impact of oxygen content on phase constitution and ferroelectric behavior of hafnium oxide thin films deposited by reactive high-power impulse magnetron sputtering
Impact of oxygen content on phase constitution and ferroelectric behavior of hafnium oxide thin films deposited by reactive high-power impulse magnetron sputtering Open
View article: Dynamical system-based computational models for solving combinatorial optimization on hypergraphs
Dynamical system-based computational models for solving combinatorial optimization on hypergraphs Open
The intrinsic energy minimization in dynamical systems offers a valuable tool for minimizing the objective functions of computationally challenging problems in combinatorial optimization. However, most prior works have focused on mapping s…
View article: Computational Models based on Synchronized Oscillators for Solving Combinatorial Optimization Problems
Computational Models based on Synchronized Oscillators for Solving Combinatorial Optimization Problems Open
The equivalence between the natural minimization of energy in a dynamical system and the minimization of an objective function characterizing a combinatorial optimization problem offers a promising approach to designing dynamical system-in…
View article: CMOS-Compatible Ising Machines built using Bistable Latches Coupled through Ferroelectric Transistor Arrays
CMOS-Compatible Ising Machines built using Bistable Latches Coupled through Ferroelectric Transistor Arrays Open
Realizing compact and scalable Ising machines that are compatible with CMOS-process technology is crucial to the effectiveness and practicality of using such hardware platforms for accelerating computationally intractable problems. Besides…
View article: CMOS-Compatible Ising Machines built using Bistable Latches Coupled through Ferroelectric Transistor Arrays
CMOS-Compatible Ising Machines built using Bistable Latches Coupled through Ferroelectric Transistor Arrays Open
Realizing compact and scalable Ising machines that are compatible with CMOS-process technology is crucial to the effectiveness and practicality of using such hardware platforms for accelerating computationally intractable problems. Besides…
View article: A three-terminal non-volatile ferroelectric switch with an insulator–metal transition channel
A three-terminal non-volatile ferroelectric switch with an insulator–metal transition channel Open
View article: Creating electronic oscillator-based Ising machines without external injection locking
Creating electronic oscillator-based Ising machines without external injection locking Open