Minimum Area Retiming for xSFQ Logic

Duration: Aug. 2024 – Dec. 2024 Advisor: Prof. George Tzimpragos at University of Michigan

Overview

Developed a linear programming formulation to simultaneously minimize the number of registers and duplication logic in extended Superconducting Single Flux Quantum (xSFQ) circuits.

Key Contributions

• Formulated optimization problem for optimal area reduction while maintaining clock period constraints
• Addressed unique challenges in superconducting circuit design
• Achieved significant area improvements in xSFQ logic implementations

Impact

This work contributes to making superconducting computing more practical by reducing the area overhead of critical circuit components.