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A new way to make complete and programmable logic circuits that combine both memory and logical processing in a single structure has been unveiled by physicists in Germany. Such structures could lead ...

Logic elements “Exclusive OR” are widely used in a variety of digital devices. However, in some cases, for example, when using increased operating voltages, the use of standard chips is impossible.

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Figure 2: Principle of operation of the MR-element employed as logic gate. Although at first sight a two-step procedure appears to be a drawback in speed compared to CMOS technology, our concept ...