Design of an energy efficient approximate BinDCT module in quantum cellular automata

Abstract The quantum cellular automata (QCA) paradigm offers an ultra-low-power approach for realizing nanocomputing circuits at the molecular level, offering high parallelism capabilities. This study introduces a coplanar and energy-efficient implementation of the approximate binary discrete cosine...

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Main Authors: Mohsen Vahabi, Ehsan Rahimi, Ali Newaz Bahar, Khan A. Wahid
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98493-z
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description Abstract The quantum cellular automata (QCA) paradigm offers an ultra-low-power approach for realizing nanocomputing circuits at the molecular level, offering high parallelism capabilities. This study introduces a coplanar and energy-efficient implementation of the approximate binary discrete cosine transform (BinDCT) module using QCA technology. The proposed BinDCT module integrates various sequential and combinatorial submodules, including multiplexers (MUXs), demultiplexers (DeMUXs), parallel-in-parallel-out right-shift registers (PIPO-RSRs), ripple carry adders (RCAs), and ripple borrow subtractors (RBSs). Each submodule is systematically designed following the standard single-layer design principles, which are crucial for maximizing circuit performance, enhancing reliability, and minimizing power dissipation. Extensive simulations were conducted to validate the logic operation and energy dissipation of each submodule. The simulation results demonstrate a significant reduction in power dissipation- up to $$61\%$$ and an improvement in circuit area efficiency by $$27\%$$ compared to previous QCA implementations.
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spelling doaj-art-aec0f03e01524259b305909d567ec21c2025-08-20T02:30:45ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-06-0115111110.1038/s41598-025-98493-zDesign of an energy efficient approximate BinDCT module in quantum cellular automataMohsen Vahabi0Ehsan Rahimi1Ali Newaz Bahar2Khan A. Wahid3Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Shahrood University of TechnologyFaculty of Electrical Engineering, Shahrood University of TechnologyDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), University of SaskatchewanDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), University of SaskatchewanAbstract The quantum cellular automata (QCA) paradigm offers an ultra-low-power approach for realizing nanocomputing circuits at the molecular level, offering high parallelism capabilities. This study introduces a coplanar and energy-efficient implementation of the approximate binary discrete cosine transform (BinDCT) module using QCA technology. The proposed BinDCT module integrates various sequential and combinatorial submodules, including multiplexers (MUXs), demultiplexers (DeMUXs), parallel-in-parallel-out right-shift registers (PIPO-RSRs), ripple carry adders (RCAs), and ripple borrow subtractors (RBSs). Each submodule is systematically designed following the standard single-layer design principles, which are crucial for maximizing circuit performance, enhancing reliability, and minimizing power dissipation. Extensive simulations were conducted to validate the logic operation and energy dissipation of each submodule. The simulation results demonstrate a significant reduction in power dissipation- up to $$61\%$$ and an improvement in circuit area efficiency by $$27\%$$ compared to previous QCA implementations.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98493-zQCAApproximate BinDCT modulePower dissipationCoplanar circuits
spellingShingle Mohsen Vahabi
Ehsan Rahimi
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Khan A. Wahid
Design of an energy efficient approximate BinDCT module in quantum cellular automata
Scientific Reports
QCA
Approximate BinDCT module
Power dissipation
Coplanar circuits
title Design of an energy efficient approximate BinDCT module in quantum cellular automata
title_full Design of an energy efficient approximate BinDCT module in quantum cellular automata
title_fullStr Design of an energy efficient approximate BinDCT module in quantum cellular automata
title_full_unstemmed Design of an energy efficient approximate BinDCT module in quantum cellular automata
title_short Design of an energy efficient approximate BinDCT module in quantum cellular automata
title_sort design of an energy efficient approximate bindct module in quantum cellular automata
topic QCA
Approximate BinDCT module
Power dissipation
Coplanar circuits
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98493-z
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