In this chapter, field-effect spin transistors are described from the viewpoint of integrated circuit applications. Firstly, the classification of field-effect spin transistors is described. Then, the MOSFET type of spin transistor, i.e., spin-MOSFET, is focused on, and its device structure, operating principle, performance, and device/process technologies are shown. Pseudo-spin-MOSFET architecture that is a circuit technique for reproducing the functions of spin transistors using an ordinary MOSFET and a magnetic tunnel junction is also described. Finally, technologies, advantages, and issues for energy-efficient logic circuits/systems based on these spin-functional MOSFETs are also addressed.
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Sugahara, S., Takamura, Y., Shuto, Y., & Yamamoto, S. (2015). Field-effect spin-transistors. In Handbook of Spintronics (pp. 1243–1279). Springer Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6892-5_44
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