On hammock networks-Sixty years after

Simon Robin Cowell, Leonard Daus, Valeriu Beiu, Philippe Poulin

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Abstract

This paper considers the hammock networks introduced by Moore and Shannon in 1956. We mention reliability polynomials (including some of their properties) and go briefly over the state-of-the-art: theoretical, algorithmic and design oriented. These are advocating for using (small) hammock networks as a perfect fit for array-based designs of nano-devices (like, e.g., FinFETs, SegFETs, VFETs, VeSFETs, and various nanotubes transistors). Because array-based designs are expected to thrive, we have decided to take a very close look at small hammock networks. That is why we have calculated exactly the reliability polynomials of small hammock networks. As far as we know, the non-trivial reliability polynomials are reported here for the first time ever. The coefficients of the reliability polynomials have been determined using our own program, and knowing all of them exactly is intended for practicality (as hammock networks might play a central role in array-based designs). The paper ends with conclusions and future directions of research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2017 12th IEEE International Conference on Design and Technology of Integrated Systems in Nanoscale Era, DTIS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509063772
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 16 2017
Event12th IEEE International Conference on Design and Technology of Integrated Systems in Nanoscale Era, DTIS 2017 - Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Duration: Apr 4 2017Apr 6 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2017 12th IEEE International Conference on Design and Technology of Integrated Systems in Nanoscale Era, DTIS 2017

Other

Other12th IEEE International Conference on Design and Technology of Integrated Systems in Nanoscale Era, DTIS 2017
Country/TerritorySpain
CityPalma de Mallorca
Period4/4/174/6/17

Keywords

  • Hammock network
  • minimal network
  • reliability
  • two-terminal network

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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