A case for CMOS/nano co-design

The challenge of extending Moore's Law past the physical and economic barriers of present semiconductor technologies calls for novel nanoelectronic solutions. Circuits composed of mixed silicon semiconductors and nanoelectronics can provide a means for gradually switching technology paradigms. We suggest a design methodology to accompany this concept. Furthermore, we explore design tradeoffs for a nanoscale crossbar technology that supports CMOS/nano co-design.