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Futabako MATSUZAKI Kenichi YODA Junichi KOSHIYAMA Kei MOTOORI Nobuyuki YOSHIKAWA
We have proposed a top-down design methodology for the RSFQ logic circuits based on the Binary Decision Diagram (BDD). In order to show the effectiveness of the methodology, we have designed a small RSFQ microprocessor based on simple architecture. We have compared the performance of the 8-bit RSFQ microprocessor with its CMOS version. It was found that the RSFQ system is superior in terms of the operating speed though it requires extremely large area. We have also implemented and tested a 1-bit ALU that is one of the important components of the microprocessor and confirmed its correct operation.