This $607,900 Project Grant award, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070), will support research and development of domain-specific probabilistic computing systems using stochastic antiferromagnetic tunnel junctions. The project brings together experts in materials, devices, circuits, and architectures to co-design new probabilistic bits (p-bits) based on antiferromagnetic tunnel junctions, which offer faster dynamics than existing magnetic p-bits. The goal is to develop more energy-efficient and high-speed probabilistic computing systems that can provide computational advantages over conventional computers, particularly for solving complex optimization problems. The work will involve sub-awards to the University of California, Santa Barbara, the University of Texas at Dallas, and the University of Texas at Austin to contribute specialized expertise in materials science, device fabrication, circuit design, and domain-specific computing architectures. In addition to the research, the project includes educational components to support semiconductor workforce development.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $0 | 11/15/24 | ||
| Not listed | $607.9k | 9/10/24 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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60069443UCSBS | University Of California, Santa Barbara | Project Grant 2425538 | $150.2k | 10/8/24 | |
60069443UTDS | University Of Texas At Dallas | Project Grant 2425538 | $136.7k | 10/4/24 | |
60069443UTAS | University Of Texas At Austin | Project Grant 2425538 | $120.2k | 10/4/24 |