Gallium arsenide pseudo-dynamic latched logic

Abstract

A new GaAs logic family, pseudo-dynamic latched logic (PDLL). is introduced. Compared with traditional static GaAs logic families, PDLL allows complex gate design with less power dissipation. In addition, it overcomes problems associated with charge degradation in the storage nodes in dynamic logic gates, and operates at relatively high temperatures. PDLL is self-latched which leads to the possibility of implementing compact pipeline systems.