面向超导双有源层集成电路的时间缩放方法论

Time scaling methodology for superconducting dual-active-layer integrated circuits

  • 摘要: 华为公司近期提出的以时间常数τ为跨层级统一优化目标的理念(即时间缩放),强调从器件到系统的演进应体现为关键时间路径的持续压缩。半导体逻辑折叠是该理念在互补金属-氧化物-半导体(complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor, CMOS)体系中的典型实现,其通过三维集成缩短关键路径,从而提升芯片整体性能。本文提出一种面向超导单磁通量子(single flux quantum, SFQ)电路的双有源层时间缩放视角。与依赖封装级重构的半导体逻辑折叠不同,超导电路可在单片晶圆工艺栈内直接构建双有源器件层,实现三维逻辑路径压缩。围绕双有源层这一核心主线,分析其在提高有效器件利用率、缓解平面布局压力、缩短部分SFQ脉冲路径、优化大规模逻辑组织方式以及推动面向时间常数的设计自动化等方面的作用,为后摩尔时代超导集成电路的性能提升提供理论依据。

     

    Abstract: The concept of time scaling, recently introduced by Huawei, establishes the time constant τ as a unified optimization objective across hierarchical levels, positing that the continuous compression of critical timing paths drives progress from devices to systems. Semiconductor Logic Folding, implemented via package-level or wafer-bonding three-dimensional integration, exemplifies this concept within the complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) domain. This paper proposes a dual-active-layer time-scaling perspective for superconducting single-flux-quantum (SFQ) circuits. In contrast to Semiconductor Logic Folding, which relies primarily on package-level reconstruction, superconducting circuits enable the direct fabrication of dual active device layers within a monolithic wafer process stack, thereby facilitating three-dimensional compression of logic paths. We analyze the role of the dual-active-layer architecture in enhancing effective device utilization, alleviating planar layout congestion, shortening SFQ pulse propagation paths, and advancing τ-aware design automation, thus providing a theoretical basis for performance improvements in superconducting integrated circuits in the post-Moore era.

     

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