Thesis (MScEng (Electrical and Electronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / This thesis investigates to the design, analysis and testing of a Superconducting Programmable
Gate Array (SPGA). The objective was to apply existing programmable logic concepts to
RSFQ circuits and in the process develop a working prototype of a superconducting programmable
logic device. Various programmable logic technologies and architectures were
examined and compared to find the best solution. Using Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ)
circuits as building blocks, a complete functional design was assembled incorporating a routing
architecture and logic blocks. The Large-Scale Integrated circuit (LSI) layout of the final
chip is presented and discussed followed by a discussion on testing. This thesis demonstrates
the successful implementation of a fully functional reprogrammable logic device using
RSFQ circuitry.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/1644 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Van Heerden, Hein |
| Contributors | Fourie, C. J., University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 9852535 bytes, application/pdf |
| Rights | University of Stellenbosch |
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