Patent Publication Number: US-11387404-B2

Title: Magnetoelectric spin orbit logic based minority gate

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Spintronics is the study of intrinsic spin of the electron and its associated magnetic moment in solid-state devices. Spintronic logic are integrated circuit devices that use a physical variable of magnetization or spin as a computation variable. Such variables can be non-volatile (e.g., preserving a computation state when the power to an integrated circuit is switched off). Non-volatile logic can improve the power and computational efficiency by allowing architects to put a processor to un-powered sleep states more often and therefore reduce energy consumption. Existing spintronic logic generally suffer from high energy and relatively long switching times. 
     For example, large write current (e.g., greater than 100 μA/bit) and voltage (e.g., greater than 0.7 V) are needed to switch a magnet (i.e., to write data to the magnet) in Magnetic Tunnel Junctions (MTJs). Existing Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM) based on MTJs also suffer from high write error rates (WERs) or low speed switching. For example, to achieve lower WERs, switching time is slowed down which degrades the performance of the MRAM. MTJ based MRAMs also suffer from reliability issues due to tunneling current in the spin filtering tunneling dielectric of the MTJs e.g., magnesium oxide (MgO). 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The embodiments of the disclosure will be understood more fully from the detailed description given below and from the accompanying drawings of various embodiments of the disclosure, which, however, should not be taken to limit the disclosure to the specific embodiments, but are for explanation and understanding only. 
         FIG. 1A  illustrates a magnetization response to an applied magnetic field for a ferromagnet. 
         FIG. 1B  illustrates a magnetization response to an applied magnetic field for a paramagnet. 
         FIG. 1C  illustrates a magnetization response to an applied voltage field for a paramagnet connected to a magnetoelectric layer. 
         FIG. 2A  illustrates a unidirectional magnetoelectric spin orbit (MESO) logic, according to some embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 2B  illustrates a spin orbit material stack at the input of an interconnect, according to some embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 2C  illustrates a magnetoelectric material stack at the output of an interconnect, according to some embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 3A  illustrates an equivalent circuit model for a first section (e.g., input section) of the unidirectional MESO logic of  FIG. 2A , in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 3B  illustrates an equivalent circuit model for a second section (e.g., output section) of the unidirectional MESO logic of  FIG. 2A , in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIGS. 4A-B  illustrate a ferroelectric Landau Khalatnikov (LK) model and corresponding plot showing two ferroelectric states. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a unidirectional cascaded MESO logic, according to some embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a plot showing transient simulation of the unidirectional cascaded MESO logic of  FIG. 5 , according to some embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 7  illustrates a MESO logic operable as a repeater, according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a MESO logic operable as an inverter, according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a 3-input MESO minority gate device, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a 3-input MESO minority gate device with two-phase clocking circuitry to control logic computation, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a 5-input MESO minority gate device with two-phase clocking circuitry to control logic computation, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 12  illustrates a 2-input MESO NAND minority gate device with two-phase clocking circuitry to control logic computation, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 13  illustrates a 2-input MESO NOR minority gate device with two-phase clocking circuitry to control logic computation, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 14  illustrates an equivalent circuit of the 2-input MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 10 , in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIGS. 15A-B  illustrate plots showing simulations of MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 14  having ideal current sources, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 16  illustrates an equivalent circuit of the 3-input MESO minority gate device having current mirrors, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIGS. 17A-B  illustrate plots showing simulations of MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 16  having ideal current sources, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 18  illustrates an equivalent circuit of the 3-input MESO minority gate device having dual supply rails, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIGS. 19A-B  illustrate plots showing simulations of MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 18  having dual supply rails, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 20  illustrates an equivalent circuit of the 3-input MESO minority gate device having asymmetrical transistor sizing, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIGS. 21A-B  illustrate plots showing simulations of MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 20  having asymmetrical transistor sizing, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 22  illustrates an equivalent circuit of the 3-input MESO minority gate device having clock controlled transmission gates, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIGS. 23A-B  illustrate plots showing simulations of MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 22  having clock controlled transmission gates, in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 24  illustrates a method flowchart for forming a MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 16 , in accordance with some embodiments. 
         FIG. 25  illustrates a smart device or a computer system or an SoC (System-on-Chip) with MESO minority gate device, according to some embodiments. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Technology scaling is an important factor of success for the semiconductor industry, where beyond CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) technology is being considered to enable future technology scaling below 5 nm technology node. One beyond CMOS technology employs Magnetoelectric (ME) effect. The ME effect has the ability to manipulate the magnetization (and the associated spin of electrons in the material) by an applied electric field. Since an estimated energy dissipation per unit area per magnet switching event through the ME effect is an order of magnitude smaller than with spin-transfer torque (STT) effect, ME materials have the capability for next-generation memory and logic applications. 
     Magnetoelectric Spin Orbit (MESO) Logic devices/gates when cascaded with one another may suffer from back propagation of signals that may switch magnets unintentionally. Various embodiments describe a MESO Logic which is a combination of various physical phenomena for spin-to-charge and charge-to-spin conversion, where the MESO logic comprises an input magnet and stack of layers for spin-to-charge conversion. Spin-to-charge conversion is achieved via one or more layers with the inverse Rashba-Edelstein effect (or spin Hall effect) wherein a spin current injected from the input magnet produces a charge current. The sign of the charge current is determined by the direction of the injected spin and thus of magnetization. In some embodiments, charge-to-spin conversion is achieved via magnetoelectric effect in which the charge current produces a voltage on a capacitor, comprising a layer with magnetoelectric effect, leading to switching magnetization of an output magnet. In some embodiments, magnetic response of a magnet is according to an applied exchange bias from the magnetoelectric effect. 
     In some embodiments, a multi-phase clock is used with transistors to cascade multiple MESO logic devices. For example, a 3-phase clock is used to prevent back propagation of current from the output magnet towards the input magnet. In some embodiments, the clocks control the power supply of each MESO logic/device. For example, when clock phase is low, power supply is coupled to the magnet of the MESO logic/device. In some embodiments, merely two series connected MESO devices conduct while other MESO devices in the cascaded logic are prevented from conducting. As such, unidirectionality for signal propagation is achieved in the cascaded MESO logic. Further, backward propagation of current and leakage current is prevented by the transistors controlled by the multi-phase clock. 
     MESO logic gate is used to build MESO logic function as well as MESO based computing systems (since a computing system design requires complex logic functions). Some embodiments describe MESO based logic gates such as NAND, OR, gates, etc. These logic gates are minority logic gates in that the minority input logic values determine the logic output. Some embodiments illustrate variations of MESO minority gates with different peripheral CMOS circuit techniques in the device layer including: (1) current mirroring, (2) complementary supply voltages, (3) asymmetrical transistor sizing, and (4) using transmission gates. These MESO minority gates use the multi-phase clock to prevent back propagation of current so that MESO gate can correctly process the input data. 
     There are many technical effects of various embodiments. For example, high speed operation of the logic (e.g., 100 picoseconds (ps)) is achieved via the use of magnetoelectric switching operating on semi-insulating nanomagnets. In some examples, switching energy is reduced (e.g., 1-10 attojoules (aJ)) because the current needs to be “on” for a shorter time (e.g., approximately 3 ps) in order to charge the capacitor. In some examples, in contrast to the spin current, here charge current does not attenuate when it flows through an interconnect. Some embodiments solve the 2 or more inputs to a single MESO gate and enables complex logic functions with basic minority function. Compared to other majority/minority logic, MESO uses one device per minority gate. Also, since MESO logic is non-volatile, MESO logic is applied to novel non-volatile logic for ultra-low idle power consumption and more efficient power management in integrated circuits. Other technical effects will be evident from various embodiments and figures. 
     In the following description, numerous details are discussed to provide a more thorough explanation of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, in order to avoid obscuring embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     Note that in the corresponding drawings of the embodiments, signals are represented with lines. Some lines may be thicker, to indicate more constituent signal paths, and/or have arrows at one or more ends, to indicate primary information flow direction. Such indications are not intended to be limiting. Rather, the lines are used in connection with one or more exemplary embodiments to facilitate easier understanding of a circuit or a logical unit. Any represented signal, as dictated by design needs or preferences, may actually comprise one or more signals that may travel in either direction and may be implemented with any suitable type of signal scheme. 
     The term “free” or “unfixed” here with reference to a magnet refers to a magnet whose magnetization direction can change along its easy axis upon application of an external field or force (e.g., Oersted field, spin torque, etc.). Conversely, the term “fixed” or “pinned” here with reference to a magnet refers to a magnet whose magnetization direction is pinned or fixed along an axis and which may not change due to application of an external field (e.g., electrical field, Oersted field, spin torque). 
     Here, perpendicularly magnetized magnet (or perpendicular magnet, or magnet with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA)) refers to a magnet having a magnetization which is substantially perpendicular to a plane of the magnet or a device. For example, a magnet with a magnetization which is in a z-direction in a range of 90 (or 270) degrees +/−20 degrees relative to an x-y plane of a device. 
     Here, an in-plane magnet refers to a magnet that has magnetization in a direction substantially along the plane of the magnet. For example, a magnet with a magnetization which is in an x or y direction and is in a range of 0 (or 180 degrees)+/−20 degrees relative to an x-y plane of a device. 
     The term “device” may generally refer to an apparatus according to the context of the usage of that term. For example, a device may refer to a stack of layers or structures, a single structure or layer, a connection of various structures having active and/or passive elements, etc. Generally, a device is a three-dimensional structure with a plane along the x-y direction and a height along the z direction of an x-y-z Cartesian coordinate system. The plane of the device may also be the plane of an apparatus which comprises the device. 
     Throughout the specification, and in the claims, the term “connected” means a direct connection, such as electrical, mechanical, or magnetic connection between the things that are connected, without any intermediary devices. 
     The term “coupled” means a direct or indirect connection, such as a direct electrical, mechanical, or magnetic connection between the things that are connected or an indirect connection, through one or more passive or active intermediary devices. 
     The term “adjacent” here generally refers to a position of a thing being next to (e.g., immediately next to or close to with one or more things between them) or adjoining another thing (e.g., abutting it). 
     The term “circuit” or “module” may refer to one or more passive and/or active components that are arranged to cooperate with one another to provide a desired function. 
     The term “signal” may refer to at least one current signal, voltage signal, magnetic signal, or data/clock signal. The meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references. The meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on.” 
     The term “scaling” generally refers to converting a design (schematic and layout) from one process technology to another process technology and subsequently being reduced in layout area. The term “scaling” generally also refers to downsizing layout and devices within the same technology node. The term “scaling” may also refer to adjusting (e.g., slowing down or speeding up—i.e. scaling down, or scaling up respectively) of a signal frequency relative to another parameter, for example, power supply level. 
     The terms “substantially,” “close,” “approximately,” “near,” and “about,” generally refer to being within +/−10% of a target value. For example, unless otherwise specified in the explicit context of their use, the terms “substantially equal,” “about equal” and “approximately equal” mean that there is no more than incidental variation between among things so described. In the art, such variation is typically no more than +/−10% of a predetermined target value. 
     Unless otherwise specified the use of the ordinal adjectives “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc., to describe a common object, merely indicate that different instances of like objects are being referred to, and are not intended to imply that the objects so described must be in a given sequence, either temporally, spatially, in ranking or in any other manner. 
     For the purposes of the present disclosure, phrases “A and/or B” and “A or B” mean (A), (B), or (A and B). For the purposes of the present disclosure, the phrase “A, B, and/or C” means (A), (B), (C), (A and B), (A and C), (B and C), or (A, B and C). 
     The terms “left,” “right,” “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” “over,” “under,” and the like in the description and in the claims, if any, are used for descriptive purposes and not necessarily for describing permanent relative positions. For example, the terms “over,” “under,” “front side,” “back side,” “top,” “bottom,” “over,” “under,” and “on” as used herein refer to a relative position of one component, structure, or material with respect to other referenced components, structures or materials within a device, where such physical relationships are noteworthy. These terms are employed herein for descriptive purposes only and predominantly within the context of a device z-axis and therefore may be relative to an orientation of a device. Hence, a first material “over” a second material in the context of a figure provided herein may also be “under” the second material if the device is oriented upside-down relative to the context of the figure provided. In the context of materials, one material disposed over or under another may be directly in contact or may have one or more intervening materials. Moreover, one material disposed between two materials may be directly in contact with the two layers or may have one or more intervening layers. In contrast, a first material “on” a second material is in direct contact with that second material. Similar distinctions are to be made in the context of component assemblies. 
     The term “between” may be employed in the context of the z-axis, x-axis or y-axis of a device. A material that is between two other materials may be in contact with one or both of those materials, or it may be separated from both of the other two materials by one or more intervening materials. A material “between” two other materials may therefore be in contact with either of the other two materials, or it may be coupled to the other two materials through an intervening material. A device that is between two other devices may be directly connected to one or both of those devices, or it may be separated from both of the other two devices by one or more intervening devices. 
     Here, multiple non-silicon semiconductor material layers may be stacked within a single fin structure. The multiple non-silicon semiconductor material layers may include one or more “P-type” layers that are suitable (e.g., offer higher hole mobility than silicon) for P-type transistors. The multiple non-silicon semiconductor material layers may further include one or more “N-type” layers that are suitable (e.g., offer higher electron mobility than silicon) for N-type transistors. The multiple non-silicon semiconductor material layers may further include one or more intervening layers separating the N-type from the P-type layers. The intervening layers may be at least partially sacrificial, for example to allow one or more of a gate, source, or drain to wrap completely around a channel region of one or more of the N-type and P-type transistors. The multiple non-silicon semiconductor material layers may be fabricated, at least in part, with self-aligned techniques such that a stacked CMOS device may include both a high-mobility N-type and P-type transistor with a footprint of a single finFET. 
     Here, the term “backend” generally refers to a section of a die which is opposite of a “frontend” and where an IC (integrated circuit) package couples to IC die bumps. For example, high level metal layers (e.g., metal layer  6  and above in a ten-metal stack die) and corresponding vias that are closer to a die package are considered part of the backend of the die. Conversely, the term “frontend” generally refers to a section of the die that includes the active region (e.g., where transistors are fabricated) and low-level metal layers and corresponding vias that are closer to the active region (e.g., metal layer  5  and below in the ten-metal stack die example). 
     For the purposes of present disclosure, the terms “spin” and “magnetic moment” are used equivalently. More rigorously, the direction of the spin is opposite to that of the magnetic moment, and the charge of the particle is negative (such as in the case of electron). 
     It is pointed out that those elements of the figures having the same reference numbers (or names) as the elements of any other figure can operate or function in any manner similar to that described, but are not limited to such. 
       FIG. 1A  illustrates a magnetization hysteresis plot  100  for ferromagnet  101 . The plot shows magnetization response to applied magnetic field for ferromagnet  101 . The x-axis of plot  100  is magnetic field ‘H’ while the y-axis is magnetization ‘m’. For ferromagnet (FM)  101 , the relationship between ‘H’ and ‘m’ is not linear and results in a hysteresis loop as shown by curves  102  and  103 . The maximum and minimum magnetic field regions of the hysteresis loop correspond to saturated magnetization configurations  104  and  106 , respectively. In saturated magnetization configurations  104  and  106 , FM  101  has stable magnetizations. In the zero magnetic field region  105  of the hysteresis loop, FM  101  does not have a definite value of magnetization, but rather depends on the history of applied magnetic fields. For example, the magnetization of FM  101  in configuration  105  can be either in the +x direction or the −x direction for an in-plane FM. As such, changing or switching the state of FM  101  from one magnetization direction (e.g., configuration  104 ) to another magnetization direction (e.g., configuration  106 ) is time consuming resulting in slower nanomagnets response time. It is associated with the intrinsic energy of switching proportional to the area in the graph contained between curves  102  and  103 . Semi-insulating or insulating magnets also have a hysteresis curve, and can be used as magnets in various embodiments. 
     In some embodiments, FM  101  is formed of CFGG (i.e., Cobalt (Co), Iron (Fe), Germanium (Ge), or Gallium (Ga) or a combination of them). In some embodiments, FM  101  comprises one or more of Co, Fe, Ni alloys and multilayer hetero-structures, various oxide ferromagnets, garnets, or Heusler alloys. Heusler alloys are ferromagnetic metal alloys based on a Heusler phase. Heusler phases are intermetallic with certain composition and face-centered cubic crystal structure. The ferromagnetic property of the Heusler alloys are a result of a double-exchange mechanism between neighboring magnetic ions. In some embodiments, the Heusler alloy includes one of: Cu 2 MnAl, Cu 2 MnIn, Cu 2 MnSn, Ni 2 MnAl, Ni 2 MnIn, Ni 2 MnSn, Ni 2 MnSb, Ni 2 MnGa Co 2 MnAl, Co 2 MnSi, Co 2 MnGa, Co 2 MnGe, Pd 2 MnAl, Pd 2 MnIn, Pd 2 MnSn, Pd 2 MnSb, Co 2 FeSi, Co 2 FeAl, Fe 2 VAl, Mn 2 VGa, Co 2 FeGe, MnGa, or MnGaRu. 
       FIG. 1B  illustrates magnetization plot  120  for paramagnet  121 . Plot  120  shows the magnetization response to applied magnetic field for paramagnet  121 . The x-axis of plot  120  is magnetic field ‘H’ while the y-axis is magnetization ‘m’. A paramagnet, as opposed to a ferromagnet, exhibits magnetization when a magnetic field is applied to it. Paramagnets generally have magnetic permeability greater or equal to one and hence are attracted to magnetic fields. Compared to plot  100 , the magnetic plot  120  of  FIG. 1B  does not exhibit hysteresis which allows for faster switching speeds and smaller switching energies between the two saturated magnetization configurations  124  and  126  of curve  122 . In the middle region  125 , paramagnet  121  does not have any magnetization because there is no applied magnetic field (e.g., H=0). The intrinsic energy associated with switching is absent in this case. 
     In some embodiments, paramagnet  121  comprises a material which includes one or more of: Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd), Tungsten (W), Cerium (Ce), Aluminum (Al), Lithium (Li), Magnesium (Mg), Sodium (Na), Cr 2 O 3  (chromium oxide), CoO (cobalt oxide), Dysprosium (Dy), Dy 2 O (dysprosium oxide), Erbium (Er), Er 2 O 3  (Erbium oxide), Europium (Eu), Eu 2 O 3  (Europium oxide), Gadolinium (Gd), Gadolinium oxide (Gd 2 O 3 ), FeO and Fe 2 O 3  (Iron oxide), Neodymium (Nd), Nd 2 O 3  (Neodymium oxide), KO 2  (potassium superoxide), praseodymium (Pr), Samarium (Sm), Sm 2 O 3  (samarium oxide), Terbium (Tb), Tb 2 O 3  (Terbium oxide), Thulium (Tm), Tm 2 O 3  (Thulium oxide), or V 2 O 3  (Vanadium oxide). In some embodiments, paramagnet  121  comprises dopants which include one or more of: Ce, Cr, Mn, Nb, Mo, Tc, Re, Nd, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, or Yb. In various embodiments, the magnet can be either a FM or a paramagnet. 
       FIG. 1C  illustrates plot  130  showing magnetization response to applied voltage field for a paramagnet  131  connected to a magnetoelectric layer  132 . Here, the x-axis is voltage ‘V’ applied across ME layer  132  and y-axis is magnetization ‘m’. Ferroelectric polarization ‘PFE’ in ME layer  132  is indicated by an arrow. In this example, magnetization is driven by exchange bias exerted by an ME effect from ME layer  132 . When positive voltage is applied to ME layer  132 , paramagnet  131  establishes a deterministic magnetization (e.g., in the +x direction by voltage +V c ) as shown by configuration  136 . When negative voltage is applied by ME layer  132 , paramagnet  131  establishes a deterministic magnetization (e.g., in the −x direction by voltage −V c ) as shown by configuration  134 . Plot  130  shows that magnetization functions  133   a  and  133   b  have hysteresis. In some embodiments, by combining ME layer  132  with paramagnet  131 , switching speeds of paramagnet as shown in  FIG. 1B  are achieved. In some embodiments, the hysteresis behavior of FM  131 , as shown in  FIG. 1C , is associated with the driving force of switching rather than the intrinsic resistance of the magnet to switching. 
       FIG. 2A  illustrates a unidirectional magnetoelectric spin orbit (MESO) logic, according to some embodiments of the disclosure.  FIG. 2B  illustrates a material stack at the input of an interconnect, according to some embodiments of the disclosure.  FIG. 2C  illustrates a magnetoelectric material stack at the output of an interconnect, according to some embodiments of the disclosure. It is pointed out that those elements of  FIGS. 2A-C  having the same reference numbers (or names) as the elements of any other figure can operate or function in any manner similar to that described, but are not limited to such. 
     In some embodiments, MESO logic  200  comprises a first magnet  201 , a stack of layers (e.g., layers  202 ,  203 , and  204 , also labeled as  202   a/b ,  203   a/b , and  204   a/b ), interconnecting conductor  205  (e.g., a non-magnetic charge conductor), magnetoelectric (ME) layer  206  ( 206   a/b ), second magnet  207 , first contact  209   a , and second contact  209   b.    
     In some embodiments, the first and second magnets  201  and  207 , respectively, have in-plane magnetic anisotropy. In some embodiments, first magnet  201  comprises first and second portions, wherein the first portion of first magnet  201  is adjacent to the stack of layers (e.g., layers  202   a ,  203   a , and  204   a ), and wherein the second portion of first magnet  201  is adjacent to a magnetoelectric material stack or layer  206   b . In some embodiments, second magnet  207  comprises first and second portions, wherein the first portion of second magnet  207  is adjacent to the magnetoelectric material stack or layer  206   a , and wherein the second portion of second magnet  207  is adjacent to stack of layers (e.g., layers  202   b ,  203   b , and  204   b ). 
     In some embodiments, conductor  205  (or charge interconnect) is coupled to at least a portion of the stack of layers (e.g., one of layers  202   a ,  203   a , or  204   a ) and ME layer  206   a . For example, conductor  205  is coupled to layer  204   a  of the stack. 
     In some embodiments, the stack of layers (e.g., layers  202   a/b ,  203   a/b , or  204   a/b ) is to provide an inverse Rashba-Edelstein effect (or inverse spin Hall effect). In some embodiments, the stack of layers provides spin-to-charge conversion where a spin current Is (or spin energy JO is injected from first magnet  201  and charge current I c  is generated by the stack of layers. This charge current I c  is provided to conductor  205  (e.g., charge interconnect). In contrast to spin current, charge current does not attenuate in conductor  205 . The direction of the charge current I c  depends on the direction of magnetization of first magnet  201 . 
     In some embodiments, the charge current I c  charges the capacitor around ME layer  206   a  and switches its polarization. ME layer  206   a  exerts exchange bias on second magnet layer  207 , and the direction of the exchange bias determines the magnetization of second magnet  207 . The same dynamics occurs by ME layer  206   b  which exerts exchange bias on first magnet  201  according to input charge current on conductor  211   a.    
     In this example, the length of first magnet  201  is Lm, the width of conductor  205  is W c , the length of conductor  205  from the interface of layer  204   a  to ME layer  206   a  is L c , t c  is the thickness of the magnets  201  and  207 , and t ME  is the thickness of ME layer  206   a . In some embodiments, conductor  205  comprises a material including one of: Graphene, Cu, Ag, Al, or Au. 
     In some embodiments, the input and output charge conductors ( 211   a  and  211   b , respectively) and associated spin-to-charge and charge-to-spin converters are provided. In some embodiments, input charge current I charge(IN)  (or I IN ) is provided on interconnect  211   a  (e.g., charge interconnect made of same material as interconnect  205 ). In some embodiments, interconnect  211   a  is coupled to first magnet  201  via ME layer  206   b . In some embodiments, interconnect  211   a  is orthogonal to first magnet  201 . For example, interconnect  211   a  extends in the +x direction while first magnet  201  extends in the −y direction. In some embodiments, I charge(IN)  is converted to corresponding magnetic polarization of  201  by ME layer  206   b . The materials for ME layers  206   a/b  are the same as the materials of ME layer  206 . 
     In some embodiments, an output interconnect  211   b  is provided to transfer output charge current I charge(OUT)  to another logic or stage. In some embodiments, output interconnect  211   b  is coupled to second magnet  207  via a stack of layers that exhibit spin Hall effect and/or Rashba Edelstein effect. For example, layers  202   b ,  203   b , and  204   b  are provided as a stack to couple output interconnect  211   b  with second magnet  207 . Material wise, layers  202   b ,  203   b , and  204   b  are formed of the same material as layers  202   a ,  203   a , and  204   c , respectively. 
     In some embodiments, ME layer  206   a/b  forms the magnetoelectric capacitor to switch the magnets  201 / 207 . For example, conductor  205  forms one plate of the capacitor, magnet  207  forms the other plate of the capacitor, and layer  206   a  is the magnetic-electric oxide that provides out-of-plane exchange bias to second magnet  207 . In some embodiments, the magnetoelectric oxide comprises perpendicular exchange bias due to partially compensated anti-ferromagnetism. 
     In some embodiments, first magnet  201  injects a spin polarized current into the high spin-orbit coupling (SOC) material stack (e.g., layers  202   a ,  203   a , and  204   a ). The spin polarization is determined by the magnetization of first magnet. 
     In some embodiments, the stack comprises: i) an interface  203   a/b  with a high density 2D (two dimensional) electron gas and with high SOC formed between  202   a/b  and  204   a/b  materials such as Ag or Bi; or ii) a bulk material  204  with high Spin Hall Effect (SHE) coefficient such as Ta, W, or Pt. In some embodiments, a spacer (or template layer) is formed between first magnet  201  and the injection stack. In some embodiments, this spacer is a templating metal layer which provides a template for forming first magnet  201 . In some embodiments, the metal of the spacer which is directly coupled to first magnet  201  is a noble metal (e.g., Ag, Cu, or Au) doped with other elements from Group 4d and/or 5d of the Periodic Table. In some embodiments, first magnet  201  (and by extension first semi-insulating magnet  209   a ) are sufficiently lattice matched to Ag (e.g., a material which is engineered to have a lattice constant close (e.g., within 3%) to that of Ag). 
     Here, sufficiently matched atomistic crystalline layers refer to matching of the lattice constant ‘a’ within a threshold level above which atoms exhibit dislocation which is harmful to the device (for instance, the number and character of dislocations lead to a significant (e.g., greater than 10%) probability of spin flip while an electron traverses the interface layer). For example, the threshold level is within 5% (i.e., threshold levels in the range of 0% to 5% of the relative difference of the lattice constants). As the matching improves (i.e., matching gets closer to perfect matching), spin injection efficiency from spin transfer from first magnet  201  to first ISHE/ISOC stacked layer increases. Poor matching (e.g., matching worse than 5%) implies dislocation of atoms that is harmful for the device. 
     Table 1 summarizes transduction mechanisms for converting magnetization to charge current and charge current to magnetization for bulk materials and interfaces. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
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     In some embodiments, a transistor (e.g., n-type transistor MN 1 ) is coupled to first contact  209   a . In this example, the drain terminal of transistor MN 1  is coupled to a supply V dd , the gate terminal of transistor MN 1  is coupled to a control voltage V clk1  (e.g., a switching clock signal, which switches between V dd  and ground), and the source terminal of transistor MN 1  is coupled to first contact  209   a . In some embodiments, first contact  209   a  is made of any suitable conducting material used to connect the transistor to the first magnet  201 . In some embodiments, the current I drive  (or I SUPPLY ) from transistor MN 1  generates spin current into the stack of layers (e.g., layers  202   a ,  203   a , and  204   a ). 
     In some embodiments, along with the n-type transistor MN 1  connected to V dd , an n-type transistor MN 2  is provided, which couples layer  203   a  of the stack of layers ( 202   a ,  203   a , and  204   a ) to ground. In this example, the drain terminal of transistor MN 2  is coupled to layer  204   a , the gate terminal of transistor MN 2  is coupled to a control voltage V clk1  (e.g., a switching clock signal, which switches between V dd  and ground), and the source terminal of transistor MN 2  is coupled to ground. 
     In some embodiments, n-type transistor MN 3  is provided which is operable to couple power supply V dd  to second contact  209   b . In this example, the drain terminal of transistor MN 3  is coupled to a supply V dd , the gate terminal of transistor MN 3  is coupled to a control voltage V clk2  (e.g., a switching clock signal, which switches between V dd  and ground and is of different phase than V clk1 ), and the source terminal of transistor MN 3  is coupled to second contact  209   b . In some embodiments, second contact  209   b  is made of any suitable conducting material used to connect the transistor to the second magnet  207 . In some embodiments, the current I drive  from transistor MN 3  generates spin current into the stack of layers (e.g., layers  202   b ,  203   b , and  204   b ). 
     In some embodiments, along with the n-type transistor MN 4  connected to V dd , an n-type transistor MN 4  is provided which couples layer  204   b  of the stack of layers ( 202   b ,  203   b , and  204   b ) to ground. In this example, the drain terminal of transistor MN 4  is coupled to layer  203   b , the gate terminal of transistor MN 4  is coupled to a control voltage V clk2 , and the source terminal of transistor MN 4  is coupled to ground. 
     For purposes of explaining MESO logic device  200 , MESO logic device can be considered to have two portions or sections. The first portion/section (or MESO input cell) comprises components/layers from  211   a  to the left of conductor  205 , and the second portion/section (or MESO output cell) comprises conductor  205  to layer  211   b  to the right. An ideal unidirectional signal propagation scenario is as follows: an input charge current drives magnet  201  while a supply charge current is injected to the spin-orbit coupling (SOC) stack ( 202   a ,  203   a ,  204   a ). The magnet  201  switches and its directionality determines the output charge current (I OUT1 ) direction in conductor  205 . The output current I OUT1  of the first MESO section drives the second MESO section, which continues to switch the MESO of that section. In the absence of transistors MN 2  and MN 4 , simply connecting the two MESO sections in series can cause the ferroelectric capacitor in the second section of the MESO to switch input magnet  201  of the first section, which disturbs the logic operation. 
     In some embodiments, transistors MN 1  and MN 2  of the first section are in series with the nanomagnet  201  and SOC stack ( 202   a ,  203   a , and  204   a ). In some embodiments, transistors MN 3  and MN 4  of the second section are in series with the nanomagnet  207  and SOC stack ( 202   b ,  203   b , and  204   b ). In some embodiments, different clock signals (V clk1  and V clk2 ) are applied to the gate terminals of the transistors, where transistors connected to the same MESO section share the same clock. The polarization direction of the ferroelectric charge in the magnet stack determines the magnetic directions of the nanomagnets  201  and  207 , which determines the output current direction. 
     In this example, in the first MESO section, I IN  (or I charge(IN) ) from input conductor  211   a  induces positive polarization charge on the bottom plate of the ferroelectric capacitor  206   b  and results in polarization of magnet  201 . With a charge current I SUPPLY  (or I drive ) from layer  209   a  to  204   a , output current I OUT1  is generated on conductor  205  which is inversed from the input. Current I OUT1  then provides input current to the next MESO section. This current induces a negative polarization charge on the bottom plate of the ferroelectric capacitor  206   a  of the next MESO section. This polarization charge causes magnet  207  of the second MESO section to switch which results in the output current I OUT2  to be in the same direction as TIN (with the same I SUPPLY  current direction). 
     The following section describes the spin to charge and charge to spin dynamics. In some embodiments, the spin-orbit mechanism responsible for spin-to-charge conversion is described by the inverse Rashba-Edelstein effect in 2D electron gases. The Hamiltonian (energy) of spin-orbit coupling electrons in a 2D electron gas is:
 
 H   R =α R ( k×{circumflex over (z)} )·{grave over (σ)}
 
where α R  is the Rashba-Edelstein coefficient, ‘k’ is the operator of momentum of electrons, {circumflex over (z)} is a unit vector perpendicular to the 2D electron gas, and {grave over (σ)} is the operator of spin of electrons.
 
     The spin polarized electrons with direction of polarization in-plane (e.g., in the xy-plane) experience an effective magnetic field dependent on the spin direction: 
               B   ⁡     (     k   ‵     )       =         α   R       μ   B       ⁢     (       k   ‵     ×     z   ^       )             
where μ B  is the Bohr magneton.
 
     This results in the generation of a charge current I c  in interconnect  205  proportional to the spin current I c  (or J s ). The spin-orbit interaction by Ag and Bi interface layers  202  and  204  (e.g., the Inverse Rashba-Edelstein Effect (IREE)) produces a charge current I c  in the horizontal direction given as: 
               I   c     =         λ   IREE     ⁢     I   s         w   m             
where W m  is width of the input magnet  201 , and λ IREE  is the IREE constant (with units of length) proportional to α R .
 
     Alternatively, the Inverse Spin Hall Effect in Ta, W, or Pt layer  203   a/b  produces the horizontal charge current I c  given as: 
     
       
         
           
             
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     Both IREE and ISHE effects produce spin-to-charge current conversion around 0.1 with existing materials at 10 nm (nanometers) magnet width. For scaled nanomagnets (e.g., 5 nm wide magnets) and exploratory SHE materials such as Bi 2 Se 3 , the spin-to-charge conversion efficiency can be between 1 and 2.5. The net conversion of the drive charge current I drive  to magnetization dependent charge current is given as: 
               I   c     =         ±         λ   IREE     ⁢     PI   s         w   m         ⁢           ⁢   for   ⁢           ⁢   IREE   ⁢             ⁢             ⁢   and   ⁢           ⁢     I   c       =       ±         Θ   SHE     ⁢     t   SHE     ⁢     PI   s         2   ⁢     w   m           ⁢             ⁢             ⁢   for   ⁢           ⁢   ISHE             
where ‘P’ is the dimensionless spin polarization. For this estimate, the drive current I drive  and the charge current I c =I d =100 μA is set. As such, when estimating the resistance of the ISHE interface to be equal to R=100Ω, then the induced voltage is equal to V ISHE =10 mV.
 
     The charge current I c , carried by interconnect  205 , produces a voltage on the capacitor of ME layer  206   a  comprising magnetoelectric material dielectric (such as BiFeO 3  (BFO) or Cr 2 O 3 ) in contact with second magnet  207  (which serves as one of the plates of the capacitor) and interconnect  205  (which serves as the other of the plates of the capacitor). In some embodiments, magnetoelectric materials are either intrinsic multiferroic or composite multiferroic structures. As the charge accumulates on the magnetoelectric capacitor of ME layer  206   a , a strong magnetoelectric interaction causes the switching of magnetization in second magnet  207  (and by extension second semi-insulating magnet  209   b ). 
     For the following parameters of the magnetoelectric capacitor: thickness t ME =5 nm, dielectric constant ε=500, area A=60 nm×20 nm. Then the capacitance is given as: 
     
       
         
           
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     Demonstrated values of the magnetoelectric coefficient is α ME ˜10/c, where the speed of light is c. This translates to the effective magnetic field exerted on second semi-insulating magnet  207 , which is expressed as: 
               B   ME     =         α   ME     ⁢   E     =           α   ME     ⁢     V   ISHE         t   ME       ∼     0.06   ⁢   T               
This is a strong field sufficient to switch magnetization.
 
     The charge on the capacitor of ME layer  206   a  is 
               Q   =         1   fF     ×   10   ⁢           ⁢   mV     =     10   ⁢           ⁢   aC         ,         
and the time to fully charge it to the induced voltage is
 
             td   =       10   ⁢     Q     I   d         ∼     1   ⁢           ⁢     p   ⁢   s               
(with the account of decreased voltage difference as the capacitor charges). If the driving voltage is V d =100 mV, then the energy E sw  to switch is expressed as:
 
 E   sw ˜100 mV×100μA×1 ps˜10 aJ
 
which is comparable to the switching energy of CMOS transistors. Note that the time to switch t sw  magnetization remains much longer than the charging time and is determined by the magnetization precession rate. The micro-magnetic simulations predict this time to be t sw ˜100 ps, for example.
 
     In some embodiments, materials for first and second magnets  201  and  207  have saturated magnetization M s  and effective anisotropy field H k . Saturated magnetization M s  is generally the state reached when an increase in applied external magnetic field H cannot increase the magnetization of the material. Anisotropy H k  generally refers material properties that are highly directionally dependent. 
     In some embodiments, materials for first and second magnets  201  and  207 , respectively, are non-ferromagnetic elements with strong paramagnetism which have a high number of unpaired spins but are not room temperature ferromagnets. A paramagnet, as opposed to a ferromagnet, exhibits magnetization when a magnetic field is applied to it. Paramagnets generally have magnetic permeability greater or equal to one and hence are attracted to magnetic fields. In some embodiments, magnet contacts  209   a/b  comprise a material which includes one or more of: Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd), Tungsten (W), Cerium (Ce), Aluminum (Al), Lithium (Li), Magnesium (Mg), Sodium (Na), Cr 2 O 3  (chromium oxide), CoO (cobalt oxide), Dysprosium (Dy), Dy 2 O (dysprosium oxide), Erbium (Er), Er 2 O 3  (Erbium oxide), Europium (Eu), Eu 2 O 3  (Europium oxide), Gadolinium (Gd), Gadolinium oxide (Gd 2 O 3 ), FeO and Fe 2 O 3  (Iron oxide), Neodymium (Nd), Nd 2 O 3  (Neodymium oxide), KO 2  (potassium superoxide), praseodymium (Pr), Samarium (Sm), Sm 2 O 3  (samarium oxide), Terbium (Tb), Tb 2 O 3  (Terbium oxide), Thulium (Tm), Tm 2 O 3  (Thulium oxide), or V 2 O 3  (Vanadium oxide). In some embodiments, the first and second paramagnets  201  and  207  comprise dopants selected from a group which includes one or more of: Ce, Cr, Mn, Nb, Mo, Tc, Re, Nd, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, or Yb. 
     In some embodiments, first and second magnets  201  and  207 , respectively, are ferromagnets. In some embodiments, first and second magnets  201  and  207 , respectively, comprise one or a combination of materials which includes one or more of: a Heusler alloy, Co, Fe, Ni, Gd, B, Ge, Ga, permalloy, or Yttrium Iron Garnet (YIG), and wherein the Heusler alloy is a material which includes one or more of: Cu, Mn, Al, In, Sn, Ni, Sb, Ga, Co, Fe, Si, Pd, Sb, V, Ru, Cu 2 MnAl, Cu 2 MnIn, Cu 2 MnSn, Ni 2 MnAl, Ni 2 MnIn, Ni 2 MnSn, Ni 2 MnSb, Ni 2 MnGa Co 2 MnAl, Co 2 MnSi, Co 2 MnGa, Co 2 MnGe, Pd 2 MnAl, Pd 2 MnIn, Pd 2 MnSn, Pd 2 MnSb, Co 2 FeSi, Co 2 FeAl, Fe 2 VAl, Mn 2 VGa, Co 2 FeGe, MnGa, MnGaRu, or Mn 3 X, where ‘X’ is one of Ga or Ge. 
     In some embodiments, the stack of layers providing spin orbit coupling comprises: a first layer  202   a/b  comprising Ag, wherein the first layer is adjacent to first magnet contact  209   a/b ; and a second layer  204   a/b  comprising Bi or W, wherein second layer  204   a/b  is adjacent to first layer  202   a/b  and to a conductor (e.g.,  205 ,  211   b ). In some embodiments, a third layer  203   a/b  (having material which is one or more of Ta, W, or Pt) is sandwiched between first layer  202   a/b  and second layer  204   a/b  as shown. In some embodiments, the stack of layers comprises a material which includes one of: β-Ta, β-W, W, Pt, Cu doped with Iridium, Cu doped with Bismuth, or Cu doped an element of 3d, 4d, 5d, 4f, or 5f of periodic table groups. 
     ME materials may be divided into three categories. The first category of materials provide polarization and anti-ferromagnetization. These materials include Bismuth ferrite (BFO), Lithium Iron Oxide (LFO) super lattice. The second category of materials also provides polarization and anti-ferromagnetization, but at low temperatures. These materials include TbMnO 3  and similar multiferroic materials. The third category of materials are magnetoelectric para-electrics. These magnetoelectric para-electrics materials lack polarization, but provide anti-ferromagnetization. The magnetoelectric para-electrics materials include chromia (Cr 2 O 3 ). 
     In some embodiments, ME layer  206   a/b  comprises one of: dielectric, para-electric, or ferro-electric material. In some embodiments, ME layer  206   a/b  is formed of a material which includes one of: Cr 2 O 3  and multiferroic material. In some embodiments, ME layer  206  comprises Cr and O. In some embodiments, the multiferroic material comprises BFO (e.g., BiFeO 3 ), LFO (LuFeO 2 , LuFe 2 O 4 ), or La doped BiFeO 3 . In some embodiments, the multiferroic material includes one of: Bi, Fe, O, Lu, or La. 
     In some embodiments, first contact  209   a  is replaced with a first semi-insulating magnet  209   a , and second contact  209   b  is replaced with a second semi-insulating magnet  209   b . In some embodiments, first semi-insulating magnet  209   a  is adjacent to first magnet  201  and is also coupled to a transistor (e.g., n-type transistor MN 1 ). As such, first semi-insulating magnet  209   a  functions as a displacement capacitor between the transistor MN 1  and the first magnet  201 . Here the term “semi-insulating magnet” generally refers to a material that has magnetic properties but has higher resistivity compared to normal ferromagnets. For example, semi-insulating or insulating magnets may not be conductive for charge current, but exhibit magnetic properties. The semi-insulating magnet or insulating magnet may have a Spinel crystal structure, can be hexagonal (e.g., Fe 2 O 3 ), or they can belong to any of the crystal classes. In some embodiments, materials for semi-insulating or insulating magnets include one of: Fe 2 O 3 , Co 2 O 3 , Co 2 FeO 4 , or Ni 2 FeO 4 . In some embodiments, elements for semi-insulating or insulating magnets include one or more of: Fe, O, Co or Ni. The direction of the charge current I c  also depends on the direction of magnetization of first semi-insulating magnet  209   a.    
     In some embodiments, first semi-insulating magnet  209   a  and second semi-insulating magnet  209   b  form displacement capacitors. The nature of the displacement capacitor may be set by the leakage and the dielectric constants of the semi-insulating magnets  209   a/b . In some embodiments, first semi-insulating magnet  209   a  and second semi-insulating magnet  209   b  form dielectric capacitors, where a bound charge is generated at the plates. 
     In some embodiments, first and second semi-insulating magnets  209   a  and  209   b , respectively, comprise a material which includes one or more of: Co, Fe, No, or O. In some embodiments, the first and second semi-insulating magnets  209   a  and  209   b , respectively, comprise a material which includes one or more of: Co 2 O 3 , Fe 2 O 3 , Co 2 FeO 4 , or Ni 2 FeO 4 . In some embodiments, first and second semi-insulating magnets  209   a  and  209   b  have Spinel crystal structure. In some embodiments, magnets  209   a  and  209   b  have non-insulating properties. For example, magnets  209   a  and  209   b  can be paramagnets or ferromagnets. 
     In some embodiments, the magnetization of first semi-insulating magnet  209   a  is determined by the magnetization of first magnet  201 . For example, when first magnet  201  has magnetizations pointing in −y direction, then first semi-insulating magnet  209   a  has magnetization pointing in the −y direction. In some embodiments, the magnetization of second semi-insulating magnet  209   b  is determined by the magnetization of second magnet  207 . For example, when second magnet  207  has magnetizations pointing in −y direction, then second semi-insulating magnet  209   b  has magnetization pointing in the −y direction. In some embodiments, second semi-insulating magnet  209   b  is adjacent to second magnet  207  such that second magnet  207  is between second semi-insulating magnet  209   b  and the stack of layers providing spin orbit coupling. 
     While various embodiments are illustrated with n-type transistors MN 1 , MN 2 , MN 3 , and MN 3 , p-type transistors can be used instead and the switching gate signals can be logically inversed. In some embodiments, a combination of n-type and p-type transistors are used. For example, the transistors coupled to power supply V dd  are p-type transistors while the transistors coupled to ground are n-type transistors. Appropriate logic change can be made to the driving gate signals to achieve the same technical effect (e.g., unidirectionality) as achieved by the n-type transistors MN 1 , MN 2 , MN 3 , and MN 3 . In some embodiments, a combination of n-type and p-type devices (e.g., transmission gates) can be used instead of n-type transistors MN 1 , MN 2 , MN 3 , and MN 3 . 
       FIG. 3A  illustrates an equivalent circuit model  300  for the first section (or MESO input cell) of the unidirectional MESO logic of  FIG. 2A , in accordance with some embodiments. Here R magnet , R s1 , R s2 , R IREE  and R IC  are the modeled resistances for magnet  201 , SOC stack ( 202   a ,  203   a ,  204   a ) shunt resistance, the Inverse Rashba-Edelstein Effect (IREE) resistance, and interconnect resistance of conductor  205 , respectively. In some embodiments, the IREE effect from the current in the SOC stack is modeled as a current controlled current source, of which the current direction is determined by the magnet “state” (e.g., the nano-magnet direction, which is inconsistent with the polarization charge in the ferroelectric). In some embodiments, the ferroelectric  206   b  is modeled as a non-linear capacitor using Landau Khalatnikov (LK) equations. 
       FIG. 3B  illustrates an equivalent circuit model  320  for the second section (e.g., MESO output cell) of the unidirectional MESO logic of  FIG. 2A , in accordance with some embodiments. Here R magnet , R s1 , R s2 , R IREE  and R IC  are the modeled resistances for magnet  207 , SOC stack ( 202   b ,  203   b ,  204   b ) shunt resistance, the Inverse Rashba-Edelstein Effect (IREE) resistance, and interconnect resistance of conductor  211   b , respectively. In some embodiments, the IREE effect from the current in the SOC stack is modeled as a current controlled current source, of which the current direction is determined by the magnet “state” (e.g., the nano-magnet direction, which is inconsistent with the polarization charge in the ferroelectric). In some embodiments, the ferroelectric  206   a  is modeled as a non-linear capacitor using LK equations. In some embodiments, to enable the unidirectional signal propagation, V clk1  and V clk2  are out-of-phase and with overlap. In some embodiments, Vat′ and V clk2  are out-of-phase and non-overlapping. For example, V clk1  and V clk2  are out-of-phase by 180°. 
       FIGS. 4A-B  illustrate a ferroelectric Landau Khalatnikov (LK) model  400  and corresponding plot  420 , respectively, showing two ferroelectric states. In some embodiments, positive polarization charge +QF corresponds to state ‘1’ of the magnet, while negative polarization charge −QF corresponds to state ‘0’ of the magnet. Here, normalized +QF(1) and −QF(−1) are used in circuit simulation to indicate the ferroelectric states. 
     LK model  400  illustrates a circuit that provides ferroelectric voltage V FE  and comprises capacitor C 0  in parallel with a series coupled resistance p and internal capacitance C F (Q FE ) that provides internal voltage V int . Here, ‘A’ is the area of capacitor C 0 , ‘d’ is the distance between the plates of capacitor C 0 , and E 0  is the dielectric constant. Plot  420  shows the capacitance behavior of a ferroelectric capacitor (FE-Cap) when connected with a load capacitor. Here, x-axis is the internal voltage V int  in volts, while the y-axis is charge from the ferroelectric capacitor when connected with a load capacitor. The dotted region in plot  420  represents the negative capacitance region between the coercive voltage bounds. 
     When a voltage source drives the FE-Cap connected with a load capacitor, the operating region of an FE-cap is biased by the load capacitance. When the FE-Cap is biased at the negative capacitance region (e.g., charge on FE-cap is positive while the voltage across the FE-cap is negative, and vice versa), the voltage across the load capacitance can be higher than the input voltage, owning to the ferroelectric polarity charge induced voltage amplification effect. On the other hand, when the FE-Cap is biased at the positive capacitance region, it operates as a regular capacitor. The negative capacitance effect has been mainly utilized for transistor gate stack enhancement (e.g., negative capacitance FETs) for low-voltage transistors. Some embodiments use the concept of negative capacitance to a MESO logic to enhance the switching of magnets via the magnetoelectric layer. 
       FIG. 5  illustrates a unidirectional cascaded MESO logic  500 , according to some embodiments of the disclosure. In this example, MESO logic  500  comprises two MESO stages  501  and  502  that are cascaded with one another. To drive the MESO logic  500 , three different clocks are used to drive the transistor pairs—MN 1 , MN 2 ; MN 1 ′, MN 2 ′; and MN 1 ″, MN 2 ″—to ensure unidirectional flow of current and integrity of logic operation. 
     In some embodiments, V clk3  is applied to control the input drivers (gates of transistors MN 1  and MN 2 ) of MESO stage  501 . In some embodiments, the input driver provides a positive current IN to the first ferroelectric capacitor  206   b . In this example, V DD  Of 100 mV and V clk1 , V clk2 , V clk3  of 1 V with 12 ns (nanoseconds) clock period are used. In some embodiments, two out of the three clocks (V clk1 , V clk2 , V clk3 ) have an overlap of ⅓ rd  clock high duration (e.g., t=2 ns). However, the overlap can be ¼ th  of clock high duration or other fractions that allow unidirectional flow of current and integrity of logic operation. In the initial condition, ferroelectric capacitor  206   b  of MESO stage  501  has negative charge −QF (MESO1·Q FE =−1) and ferroelectric capacitor  206   b  of MESO stage  502  has positive charge +QF (MESO2·Q FE =+1), which indicate their magnet states of ‘0’ and ‘1’, respectively. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates plot  600  (which includes sub-plots  601 ,  602 , and  603 ) showing transient simulation of the unidirectional cascaded MESO logic of  FIG. 5 , according to some embodiments of the disclosure. Sub-plot  601  illustrates V clk1 , V clk2 , and V clk3  which are control voltages to the drive transistors. Here, y-axis is voltage and x-axis is time. From time 0 ns to 1 ns, V clk1 =V clk2 =V clk3 =0. As such, all the drive transistors are off and no current flows, and the states of the magnets are unchanged. From time 1 ns to 5 ns, V clk1 =V clk2 =0, V clk3 =1. As such the first input driver has a DC current path to its ground via transistors MN 1  and MN 2 , while other transistors MN 1 ′, MN 2 ′, MN 1 ″, and MN 2 ″ are off. Because I SUPPLY  is off for MESO devices, no transient current flows (e.g., I IN =0). 
     During time t 0  (e.g., 5 ns to 7 ns), V clk1 =V clk3 =1, V clk1 =0, I SUPPLY  of MESO stage  501  is on while I SUPPLY  of MESO stage  502  is off. The ferroelectric  206   b  in MESO stage  501  (MESO1.Fe) has a transient current path from the input driver V DD  to the ground of MESO stage  501 , while the transient conduction path from MESO stage  501  to MESO stage  502  through I OUT1  is off. In this example, ferroelectric  206   b  of MESO stage  501  switches from −QF to +QF due to positive current IN, while the ferroelectric  206   b  of MESO stage  502  is unchanged. 
     During time t 1  (e.g., 7 ns to 9 ns), V clk3 =V clk2 =0, V clk1 =1, ferroelectrics  206   b  of MESO stages  501  and  502  are isolated since no conducting path exists. During time t 2 , V clk1 =V clk2 =1, V clk3 =0, a transient current path exists from V dd  of MESO stage  501  to ground of MESO stage  502 . Since +QF is deposited on ferroelectric  206   b  of MESO stage  501  (MESO1·QFe) during time t 0 , a negative transient current I OUT1  is generated due to IREE and discharges ferroelectric  206   b  of MESO stage  501  (MESO2·QFe). As such, magnet  201  of MESO stage  502  switches from state ‘1’ to state ‘0’ with negative polarization charge. Note that magnet  201  of MESO stage  501  switches when V clk3  and V clk1  overlap (e.g., at t 0 ), and magnet  201  of MESO stage  502  switches when V clk1  and V clk2  overlap (e.g., t 2 ). In some embodiments, each magnet  201  of a MESO stage switches once during one clock period. As such, choosing proper clock signals can enable cascaded MESO circuits in accordance with various embodiments. In some embodiments, as more MESO stages are cascaded, more clocks may be used to ensure unidirectional flow of current. In some embodiments, when propagated voltage through a MESO stage is less than a threshold of the ferroelectric capacitor, then no more clocks are used because unidirectionality is preserved. 
       FIG. 7  illustrates a MESO logic  700  operable as a repeater, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, to configure the MESO logic as a repeater, a portion of the stack of the layers (e.g., layer  204 ) is coupled to ground, contact  209   b  is coupled to a negative supply (e.g., −V dd ). In some embodiments, for repeater MESO logic  700 , the magnetization direction of first magnet  201  is the same as the magnetization direction of second magnet  207 . For example, the magnetization direction of first magnet  201  is in the +y direction while the magnetization direction of second magnet  207  is also in the +y direction. 
       FIG. 8  illustrates a MESO logic  800  operable as an inverter, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, to configure the MESO logic as an inverter, a portion of the stack of the layers (e.g., layer  204 ) is coupled to ground, contact  209   b  is coupled to a positive supply (e.g., +V dd ). In some embodiments, for inverter MESO logic  800 , the magnetization direction of first magnet  201  is opposite compared to the magnetization direction of second magnets  207 . For example, the magnetization direction of first magnet  201  is in the +y direction while the magnetization direction of second magnet  207  is in the −y direction. 
       FIG. 9  illustrates a 3-input MESO minority gate device  900 , in accordance with some embodiments. Device  900  comprises three MESO input cells  901 ,  902 , and  903 ; common interconnect  904 ; and a MESO output cell  905 . Conductors  205   1-3  of each MESO input cell is coupled to the common interconnect  904 . As discussed herein, the output current direction of the MESO device depends on the MESO logic state (e.g. ferromagnet state “1” and “0”, or ferroelectric charge polarization state “+Q” and “−Q” in the ME structures). Because the output I charge(OUT)  of MESO device is charge current, connecting three MESO devices&#39; output at the interconnect layer  905  to the input of the fourth MESO device  904  leads to the current summation operation at the input ME capacitor  206   a  of the fourth MESO device  905 . 
     In  FIG. 9 , the MESO based 3-input minority gate has a supply current (I supply ) in z direction. Here m(A,B,C) denotes the output of a minority function for inputs A, B and C. The inputs A, B, and C may correspond to input charge current I charge (IN1) , I charge (IN2) , and I charge (IN3) , respectively, or to the magnetization direction of magnets  201  of each MESO input cell  901 ,  902 , and  903 , respectively. The inputs A, B, and C may also refer to magnetization states of magnets  201  of the respective input MESO cells. For example, magnetization of magnet  201  in the +y direction is State “0” while magnetization of magnet  201  in the −y direction is State “1”. 
     The operation principle of the MESO minority gate  900  is as follows. When states A and B of input MESO cell  901  and  902  are in State “0” (−QF, magnetization in +y-axis direction) and state C of input MESO cell  903  is in State “1” (+QF, magnetization in −y-axis direction), MESO cells  901  and  902  generate output current I ch1  and I ch2 , respectively, along +x-axis direction, MESO cell  903  generates −x-axis direction. The summation of the output current of MESO devices  901 ,  902 , and  903  generates a current I charge(IN4)  in the same direction (e.g., +x-axis direction) as the output current of MESO  901  or  902 , assuming near symmetric output current magnitude for State “1” and State “0”. The summation of the output current from conductors  205   1-3  I charge(IN4)  then deposits positive charge in MESO device  905  at its input node (or interconnect)  904 , switching magnet  207  of MESO  905  to State “1”. The resulting MESO  905 &#39;s state is the same state C of MESO  903 , which is the “minority” state among A, B and C. The truth table of the 3-input MESO minority gate is shown in  FIG. 9  which elaborates the minority gate function. 
       FIG. 10  illustrates a 3-input MESO minority gate device  1000  with a two-phase clocking circuitry to control logic computation, in accordance with some embodiments. To enable proper minority logic gate function and to avoid backward propagation of charge from output MESO cell  905  to the input MESO cells  901 ,  902 , and  903 , a two-phase clocking output conductor  211   b  scheme is employed as described with reference to  FIGS. 2-6 . In some embodiments, n-type transistors MN 1  and MN 2 , controllable by clock  1  (V CLK1 ) are used to control the propagation of input charge current to output conductor  205 , while n-type transistors MN 3  and MN 4 , controllable by clock  2  (V CLK2 ) are used to generate the output current according to the state of the output MESO cell  905  and control the propagation of the minority state to the next stage. The output current I charge(OUT)  of output MESO cell  905  equals to the minority of currents I ch1 , I ch2  and I ch3  (e.g., m(I ch1 , I ch2 , I ch3 )). 
     For MESO input cell  901 , the input magnet  201  is coupled to supply V dd  via contact  209   a  and n-type transistor MN 1   1  controllable by V CLK1  while one of the SOC stack layers  204   a  is coupled to ground via n-type transistor MN 2   1  controllable by V CLK1 . For MESO input cell  902 , the input magnet  201  is coupled to supply V dd  via contact  209   a  and  n -type transistor MN 12  controllable by V CLK1  while one of the SOC stack layers  204   a  is coupled to ground via n-type transistor MN 22  controllable by V CLK1 . For MESO input cell  903 , the input magnet  201  is coupled to supply V dd  via contact  209   a  and n-type transistor MN 13  controllable by V CLK1  while one of the SOC stack layers  204   a  is coupled to ground via n-type transistor MN 23  controllable by V CLK1 . For MESO output cell  905 , the output magnet  207  is coupled to supply V dd  via contact  209   b  and n-type transistor MN 3  controllable by V CLK2  while one of the SOC stack layers  204   b  is coupled to ground via n-type transistor MN 4  controllable by V clk2 . The two clocks V CLK1  and V CLK2  may have different phases, non-overlapping phases, or slightly overlapping phases. Any overlap in the phases of two clocks V CLK1  and V CLK2  is small enough to cause proper propagation of charge current without backward propagation of charge current. 
     During time t 0 , V clk1 =1 and V clk2 =0, I SUPPLY  of MESO inputs cells  901 ,  902 , and  903  is on while I SUPPLY  of MESO output cell stage  905  is off. The ferroelectric  206   b  in MESO input cells  901 ,  902 , and  903  has a transient current path from the input driver V DD  to the ground, while the transient conduction path from MESO output cell  905  to conductor  211  is off. In this example, ferroelectric  206   b  of MESO input cells  901 ,  902 , and  903  switch from −QF to +QF if −QF is on  206   b  (e.g. initial MESO state is State “0”), or stays at +QF if +QF is on  206   b  (e.g. initial MESO state is State “1”), due to positive current I charge(N)  along the x-axis. Note, depending on the direction of input charge current on conductors  211   a , the ferroelectric  206   b  may switch differently. For example, ferroelectric  206   b  of MESO input cells  901 ,  902 , and  903  switches from +QF to −QF if +QF is on  206   b  (e.g., initial MESO state is State “1”), or stays at −QF if −QF is on  206   b  (e.g. initial MESO state is State “0”), due to negative current I charge(IN)  along the x-axis. The ferroelectric  206   a  of MESO output cell  905  may get charged according to the effective direction of current in conductor  904 . However, since V clk2 =0, the output of MESO cell  905  is not determined yet. 
     During time t 1  after t 0 , V clk2 =0 and V clk1 =1, a transient current path exists from V dd  of MESO stage  905  to ground of MESO stage  905 . This allows the MESO output cell  905  to provide the minority logic function output. 
     When phases of V CLK1  and V CLK2  overlap, MESO input cells  901 ,  902 , and  903  drive MESO  905  and generates an input current to MESO  905  based on the summation of output currents on interconnect  904 . The minority function is completed by MESO output cell  905 , where its state follows the minority among states of MESO input cells  901 ,  902 , and  903 . 
     In the example of  FIG. 10 , at t 0 , if negative current I charge (IN 1 ) and I charge (IN 2 ) are for input cells  901  and  902 , and positive current I charge (IN 3 ) is for input cell  903  at t 0 , states A and B of input MESO cell  901  and  902  are in State “0” (−Q), state C of input MESO cell  903  is in State “1” (+Q). When phases of V CLK1  and V CLK2  overlap,  901  and  902  generate positive output currents I ch1  and I ch2  along x-axis,  903  generates negative output currents LB. The summation of output currents on interconnect  904  I charge(IN4)  equals to (I ch1 +I ch2 +I ch3 ) which is the same as I ch1  or I ch2 , assuming magnitude of I ch3  equals to I ch1  under asymmetrical drive strength assumption. This results in a positive input current I charge(IN4)  to the input node  904  of the output MESO  905  and deposits positive charge +Q on  206   a  of  905 , switching  905  to the same state as that of  903  ( 206   b  of  903  also has +Q). Note the switching to the “minority” state among  901 ,  902  and  903  (minority function) only occurs when phases of V CLK1  and V CLK2  overlap. After this “switching phase”, the output current I charge(OUT)  of MESO  905  can drive the next MESO stage. 
     While two clocks are shown for MESO device  1000 , more than two clocks may be used. For example, each MESO input cell may operate on its own clock such that there is small overlap between the clocks of the MESO input cells. 
       FIG. 11  illustrates a 5-input MESO minority gate device  1100  with two-phase clocking circuitry to control logic computation, in accordance with some embodiments. Device  1100  is an extension of the idea of device  1000  with five MESO input cells  901 ,  902 ,  903 ,  1104 , and  1105 , and one MESO output cell  905 . Any number of input MESO cells can be coupled to common interconnect  904   a , which couples to the input conductor  904   b  of the output MESO cell  905 . Here, the output conductors  205   1-5  are coupled to common interconnect  904   a . While some MESO minority gate device figures do not show  904   a  and  904   b  as two separate conductors, the minority gate function can be performed with the  904  conductor directly coupled to the MESO output cell, in accordance with some embodiments. 
       FIG. 12  illustrates a 2-input MESO NAND minority gate device  1200  with two-phase clocking circuitry to control logic computation, in accordance with some embodiments. Any complicated logic function can be synthesized with NAND logic gate  1200 . Here, the 3-input MESO minority gate  1100  is used to form a MESO based 2-input logic “NAND” gate  1200  by applying one input node to be always “0”. For example, MESO input device  903  with input C is always set to 0 by either providing a charge current I charge (IN3)  which causes magnet  201  of device  903  to point along the +y-axis or by making magnet  201  a fixed magnet with magnetization along the +y-axis. The resulting minority logic output m(A,B,0) is that of a NAND logic of inputs A and B. 
       FIG. 13  illustrates a 3-input MESO NOR minority gate device  1300  with two-phase clocking circuitry to control logic computation, in accordance with some embodiments. Here, the 3-input MESO minority gate  1100  is used to form a MESO based 2-input logic “NOR” gate  1300  by applying one input node to always “1”. For example, MESO input device  903  with input C is always set to 1 by either providing a charge current I charge (IN3)  which causes magnet  201  of device  903  to point along the −y-axis or by making magnet  201  a fixed magnet with magnetization along the −y-axis. 
     Since MESO minority function is based on the current summation at each input node of the MESO device, the symmetrical output current magnitude for State “1” and State “0” in the MESO devices is used for minority function. Moreover, the MESO supply current determines the output current magnitude, the peripheral CMOS circuit to generate the supply current for MESO minority gate is used in MESO minority function. 
     As discussed with reference to  FIGS. 7-8 , MESO device itself with a single input is equivalent to an inverter (INV) or buffer depending on the polarity of the power supplies. Therefore, with the 3-input MESO minority gate design, the basic building logic (NAND, NOR, INV, and buffer) are obtained for synthesis of any arbitrarily logic functions, in accordance with various embodiments. 
       FIG. 14  illustrates an equivalent circuit  1400  of the 3-input MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 10 , in accordance with some embodiments. To simulate MESO minority gate operation, a macro circuit model is used for the MESO device. The MESO device components are modeled with ferroelectric capacitor (C FE )  206   a/b , ferro-magnet (R magnet )  201 / 207 , inverse spin orbit coupling material stack (ISOC) as series connected resistances R s1  and R s2 , 2D electron gas channel resistance as R IREE , and interconnect resistance as R IC . 
     The ME structure  206   a/b  converts the input charge current I INPUT  (e.g., I charge(IN1) , I charge(IN2) , or I charge(IN3) ) to spin to switch the ferro-magnet, while the Spin orbit (SO) stack converts the spin current in ISOC stack (generated by the supply current and spin in the ferro-magnet) to output charge current I OUTPUT  (e.g., I ch1 , I ch2 , or I ch3 ) using inverse spin orbital coupling (ISOC) effect. A supply charge current is used for MESO, which can be implemented by a transistor connecting in series with the power supply V dd  and the interface material layer to the ferro-magnet. 
     The ME is a ferroelectric capacitor C FE  comprising of a metal plate, ferroelectric dielectric and a ferro-magnet. A hardware transfer language such as Verilog-A can be used to model the ferroelectric switching characteristics. The ferro-magnet state represents the MESO state, where the state “1” and state “0” are corresponding to positive polarization charge (+Q) and negative polarization charge (−Q) stored on C FE , respectively. The SO (converting spin current to output current) is a current controlled current source. For 100% conversion efficiency, the generated 2D electron gas I ISOC  equals to current through the ISOC stack (I RS1 ), and the direction of the current is determined by the ferro-magnet state (modelled by the normalized polarization state QFE norm ). If +Q is stored in C FE  (state “1”), I OUTPUT  is in the opposite direction compared to I INPUT . 
     The simulation results use the following MESO parameters: R s1 =R s2 =100 Ohm, R FM =R IC =1 kOhm, R ISOC =5 k Ohm, C FE  is 320 aC polarization charge with V dd =150 mV, 2 fins for both NMOS devices, V CLK1  and V CLK2  are at 1V. Note that MESO energy scales linearly with ferroelectric charge. At 32 aC polarization charge, V dd =100 mV, the switching of a single stage MESO device is 10 aJ. The path to 1 aJ/bit is feasible with 1 uC/cm 2  ferroelectrics operating at 100 mV supply voltage. 
     The header and footer NMOS transistors (MN 1   1-3 , MN 3 , and MN 2   1-3 , MN 4 ) at each MESO device are applied to synchronize the switching operation and provide the supply current. Since MESO devices are in the interconnect metal layer of a die, the peripheral CMOS transistors are in the device layer that connect to MESO through metal vias. For example, MESO devices can be formed in the backend while the transistors can be formed in the frontend of the die. 
     For input stages  1401   a  (e.g.,  901 ),  1401   b  (e.g.,  902 ), and  1401   c  (e.g.,  903 ) with inputs A, B and C, respectively, the gate terminals of the header (MN 1   1-3 ) and footer (MN 2   1-3 ) NMOS transistors are connected to control signal V CLK1 . The header (MN 3 ) and footer (MN 4 ) NMOS transistors minority output gate MESO  1402  (e.g.,  905 ) have their gate terminals connecting to V CLK2 . 
     Similar as the cascaded MESO design of  FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, V CLK1  and V CLK2  are clock signals, having ⅓ of their high clock phase overlapping with each other. In other embodiments, other overlapping durations may be used. During the overlapping period, the outputs I OUT1 , I OUT2 , and I OUT3  of first MESO stage (e.g.,  1401   a  (e.g.,  901  or  300 ),  1401   b  (e.g.,  902  or  300 ), and  1401   c  (e.g.,  903  or  300 )) MESO cells drives the second stage MESO device  1402  (e.g.,  905  or  320 ). The output stage MESO device  1402  (e.g.,  905 ,  320 ) is also referred to as MESO O. The overlapped clock signal design reduces the back propagation issue in traditional cascaded MESO circuits and ensures the stage synchronization in minority gate operation. Note that here the 3-input minority gate uses one MESO device as its output device. 
       FIGS. 15A-B  illustrate plots  1500 ,  1501 ,  1502 ,  1520 ,  1521 , and  1522  showing simulations of MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 14  having ideal current sources, in accordance with some embodiments. Here, an ideal current source is used to ensure near symmetrical current drive strength for State “1” and State “0”. The plots show the V CLK1  and V CLK2  control signals, MESO A ( 1401   a ), B ( 1401   b ) and C ( 1401   c ) output current, MESO O ( 1402 ) input current as well as the state change of MESO device O for two different cases, namely, (1) O=m(1,1,0) (A=B=“1” or +Q, C=“0” or −Q) and, (2) O=m(0, 0, 1) (A=B=“0” or −Q, C=“1” or +Q), respectively. When V CLK1  and V CLK2  overlap, MESO A, B and C drives MESO O and generates an input current to MESO O based on the summation of their output current. The minority function is completed by MESO O, where its state follows the minority among A, B and C. 
       FIGS. 16-23  illustrate different variations of MESO minority gate designs with different peripheral CMOS circuit techniques to generate symmetrical or asymmetrical output current for different MESO states, in accordance with some embodiments. 
       FIG. 16  illustrates an equivalent circuit  1600  of the 3-input MESO minority gate device (e.g.,  FIG. 10 ) having current mirrors, in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, symmetrical inputs (e.g., input to MESO  1602 ) and symmetrical output (e.g., output of MESO  1602 ) is achieved by using current mirrors. Each input MESO cell has a current mirror device stacked over the header transistor. For example, for MESO input cell  1601   a  (e.g.,  901 ), a p-type transistor MPc 1   1  is coupled in series to header device MN 1   1  and biased by a diode-connected p-type transistor MPc 3 . This diode-connected p-type transistor MPc 3  is coupled to a current source I src . The p-type device MPc 1   1  mirrors the current through transistor MPc 3 . For MESO input cell  1601   b  (e.g.,  902 ), a p-type transistor MPc 12  is coupled in series to header device MN 12  and biased by the diode-connected p-type transistor MPc 3 . The p-type device MPc 12  mirrors the current through transistor MPc 3 . For MESO input cell  1601   c  (e.g.,  903 ), a p-type transistor MPc 13  is coupled in series to header device MN 13  and biased by the diode-connected p-type transistor MPc 3 . The p-type device MPc 13  mirrors the current through transistor MPc 3 . For MESO output cell  1602  (e.g.,  905 ), a p-type transistor MPc 2  is coupled in series to header device MN 3  and biased by the diode-connected p-type transistor MPc 3 . The p-type device MPc 2  mirrors the current through transistor MPc 3 . In this example, the supply voltage is 300 mV. 
     The usage of the current mirror ( 1600 ) ensures consistent drive current I drive  through every MESO device regardless of the states. For example, when V CLK1  is ON, MESO cells  1601   c ,  1601   b  and  1601   a  have the same bias current as I src . This allows for correct minority function since MESO minority gate logic function relies on current summation. Note, the output voltage at the node which connects MESO cells  1601   c ,  1601   b  and  1601   a  to  201   a  of  1402  depends on the states of input MESO cells (e.g., different between m(1,1,0) and m(0,0,1)). Without the current mirror or other techniques to stabilize the drive current when coupling the outputs of several MESO devices together, the coupling of the outputs of several MESO devices together can disturb the drive current through back propagation. 
     For example, assuming different MESO states of  1601   a ,  1601   b  and  1601   c  at their respective input magnets  201 , output voltages at respective conductors  205  are different for MESO cells  1601   a ,  1601   b  and  1601   c  since the respective output currents (e.g., I ch1 , I ch2  and I ch3 ) have different directions. This voltage difference between the output voltages at respective conductors  205  for MESO cells  1601   a ,  1601   b  and  1601   c  are for different combination of MESO input magnet states that create different backpropagation current through R IREE  for State “1” and State “0”, which can strengthen the “minority” input MESO devices and weaken the “majority” input MESO devices. The consistent current bias mitigates the backpropagation disturbance regardless of the states of MESO devices and ensures symmetrical output current I ch1 , I ch2  and I ch3  generated at respective conductors  205  for both State “0” and State “1” according to the equation for I c  (e.g., I c =K*I drive ). In addition, the same current bias for the output MESO stage ensures the cascadability to the following MESO stages (e.g., regeneration of the current output of the same magnitude at  211   b ). 
       FIGS. 17A-B  illustrate plots  1700  and  1720 , respectively, showing simulations of MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 16  having current mirrors, in accordance with some embodiments. Plots  1700  and  1720  show the change in states for the output MESO cell  1602  (e.g.,  905 ) from “1” to “0” (in plot  1700 ) and the change in states from “0” to “1” (in plot  1720 ) to be symmetrical due to the current mirror architecture. For example, the switching speed from one state to another is symmetrical. 
       FIG. 18  illustrates an equivalent circuit  1800  of the 3-input MESO minority gate device having dual supply rails, in accordance with some embodiments. Here, dual supply rails, V dd  and −V dd , are used for header and footer devices, respectively for MESO cells  1801   a  (e.g.,  901 ),  1801   b  (e.g.,  902 ),  1801   c  (e.g.,  903 ), and  1802  (e.g.,  905 ). By having dual supply rails, the switching speed for one case becomes faster than the other. In this example, the switching speed of change in state from output MESO cell state “0” to state “1” is faster than the switching speed of change in output MESO cell state from state “1” to state “0”. The supply voltages are lowered to 150 mV and −150 mV compared to the supply voltage of circuit  1700 . In this example, the clocks toggle between 850 mV and −150 mV. 
       FIGS. 19A-B  illustrate plots  1900  and  1920 , respectively, showing simulations of MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 18  having dual supply rails, in accordance with some embodiments. The dual supply rails ensure the output voltage is nearly to 0V. As such, the dual supply rails minimize the backpropagation induced drive current disturbance. 
       FIG. 20  illustrates an equivalent circuit  2000  of the 3-input MESO minority gate device having asymmetrical transistor sizing, in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the footer devices are made stronger or larger in size compared to the header devices for the MESO cells  2001   a  (e.g.,  901 ),  2001   b  (e.g.,  902 ),  2001   c  (e.g.,  903 ), and  2002  (e.g.,  905 ). For example, when the devices are FinFET devices, the footer devices may have 4 fins while the header devices may have 2 fins. The asymmetry in the sizing of the header and footer transistors results in the switching speeds of the change in states of the output MESO cell to be symmetrical and reduces the asymmetrical output induced drive current disturbance. The supply voltage is lowered to 200 mV compared to the supply voltage of circuit  1700 . As such, circuit  2000  consumes less power than circuit  1700 . 
       FIGS. 21A-B  illustrate plots  2100  and  2120 , respectively, showing simulations of MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 20  having asymmetrical transistor sizing, in accordance with some embodiments. 
       FIG. 22  illustrates an equivalent circuit  2200  of the 3-input MESO minority gate device having clock controlled transmission gates, in accordance with some embodiments. Compared to circuit  1700 , here the header and footer devices comprise transmission gates. For example, for MESO cell  2201   a  (e.g.,  901 ), the header comprises MN 1   1  and MP 1   1 , and footer comprises MN 2   1  and MP 2   1 . For MESO cell  2201   b  (e.g.,  902 ), the header comprises MN 12  and MP 12 , and footer comprises MN 22  and MP 22 . For MESO cell  2201   c  (e.g.,  903 ), the header comprises MN 13  and MP 13 , and footer comprises MN 23  and MP 23 . For MESO cell  2202  (e.g.,  905 ), the header comprises MN 3  and MP 3 , and footer comprises MN 4  and MP 4 . Transmission gate design allows minimum transistor sizing (e.g., at 200 mV supply voltages) compared to current mirror design in apparatus  1700  and asymmetrical transistor sizing based design in apparatus  2000 . The transmission gates in the footer and header devices can increase the switching speed of one side. In this example, the switching speed from change in state from “0” to “1” is faster than the switching speed from change in stage from “1” to “0”. 
       FIGS. 23A-B  illustrate plots  2300  and  2320 , respectively, showing simulations of MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 22  having transmission gates, in accordance with some embodiments. 
       FIG. 24  illustrates a method flowchart  2400  for forming a MESO minority gate device of  FIG. 16 , in accordance with some embodiments. The various blocks here can be performed in any suitable order. Some blocks can be performed in parallel to others while other blocks can be performed in a certain order. 
     At block  2401 , a magnet  201  is formed having a first portion and a second portion. At block  2402 , a stack of layers ( 202   a ,  203   a , and  204   a ) are formed. A portion (e.g.,  204   a ) of the stack of layers is adjacent to the first portion of the magnet  201 , wherein the stack of layers comprises spin orbit material. At block  2403 , layer  206   b  is formed adjacent to the second portion of magnet  201 . The layer  206   b  comprises ME material. At block  2404  a conductor is fabricated and is adjacent to the layer. At block  2405 , a first device (e.g., header MN 1 ) is formed which is coupled to the magnet  201 . The first device is controllable by a clock V CLK1 . At block  2406 , a current mirror (e.g., MPc 1   1 ) is formed which is coupled to the first device. At block  2407 , a second device (e.g., MN 2 ) coupled to a second supply node (e.g., Vss or ground) and to a layer (e.g.,  204   a ) of the stack of layers, wherein the second device is controllable by the clock. Blocks  2401  through  2407  illustrate forming of a first MESO input cell. 
     In some embodiments, the method comprises forming an output MESO device, which comprises a second magnet  207  having a first portion and a second portion. In some embodiments, the method comprises forming a second stack of layers ( 202   b ,  203   b , and  204   b ), a portion (e.g.,  204   b ) of which is adjacent to the first portion of the second magnet, wherein the second stack of layers comprises spin orbit material. In some embodiments, the method comprises forming a second layer (e.g.,  206   a ) adjacent to the second portion of the second magnet, the second layer comprising a magnetoelectric material. In some embodiments, the method comprises forming a second conductor (e.g.,  205 ) adjacent to the second layer and to a portion (e.g.,  202   a ) of the first stack of layers. In some embodiments, the method comprises forming a third conductor (e.g.,  211 ) adjacent to a portion (e.g.,  202   b ) of the second stack of layers. In some embodiments, the method comprises forming a third device (e.g., MN 3 ) coupled to the second magnet ( 207 ), wherein the third device is controllable by a second clock (V CLK2 ). In some embodiments, the method comprises forming a second current mirror MPc 2  coupled to the third device and to the first supply node (V dd ). In some embodiments, the method comprises forming a fourth device MN 4  coupled to the second supply node (ground) and to a layer (e.g.,  202   b ) of the second stack of layers, wherein the third device is controllable by the second clock (V CLK2 ). 
     At least two more MESO input cells are fabricated (e.g., blocks  2401  through  2407 ) and then coupled to the MESO output cell. Each MESO input cell receives a separate input, wherein the MESO output cell performs a minority function on the inputs received by the MESO input cells. 
     In some embodiments, the first clock (V clk1 ) has a first phase, wherein the second clock (V clk1 ) has a second phase, and wherein the first phase is different from the second phase. For example, the first phase overlaps the second phase of ⅓. In some embodiments, the first, second, third, and fourth devices have the same conductivity type (e.g., n-type conductivity). In some embodiments, the first and third devices have a first conductivity type (e.g., p-type conductivity), and wherein the second and fourth devices have a second conductivity type (e.g., n-type conductivity). In some embodiments, the first layer and the second layer include one or more of: Cr, O, or multiferroic material. In some embodiments, the multiferroic material includes one of: BiFeO 3 , LuFeO 2 , LuFe 2 O 4 , or La doped BiFeO 3 , or wherein the multiferroic material includes one of: Bi, Fe, O, Lu, or La. In some embodiments, the first stack of layers and the second stack of layers comprise a material which includes one or more of: β-Ta, β-W, W, Pt, Cu doped with Iridium, Cu doped with Bismuth, or Cu doped an element of 3d, 4d, 5d, 4f, or 5f of periodic table groups. In some embodiments, the first and second magnets comprise a paramagnet or a ferromagnet, or wherein the first and second magnets comprises a material which includes one or more of: Pt, Pd, W, Ce, Al, Li, Mg, Na, Cr, O, Co, Dy, Er, Eu, Gd, Fe, Nd, K, Pr, Sm, Tb, Tm, or V. In some embodiments, the first and second magnets comprise one or a combination of materials which includes one or more of: a Heusler alloy, Co, Fe, Ni, Gd, B, Ge, Ga, permalloy, or Yttrium Iron Garnet (YIG), and wherein the Heusler alloy is a material which includes one or more of: Cu, Mn, Al, In, Sn, Ni, Sb, Ga, Co, Fe, Si, Pd, Sb, V, Ru. 
       FIG. 25  illustrates a smart device or a computer system or a SoC (System-on-Chip) with MESO minority gate device, according to some embodiments.  FIG. 25  illustrates a block diagram of an embodiment of a mobile device in which flat surface interface connectors could be used. In some embodiments, computing device  1600  represents a mobile computing device, such as a computing tablet, a mobile phone or smart-phone, a wireless-enabled e-reader, or other wireless mobile device. It will be understood that certain components are shown generally, and not all components of such a device are shown in computing device  1600 . 
     In some embodiments, computing device  1600  includes first processor  1610  with MESO minority gate device, according to some embodiments discussed. Other blocks of the computing device  1600  may also include a MESO minority gate device, according to some embodiments. The various embodiments of the present disclosure may also comprise a network interface within  1670  such as a wireless interface so that a system embodiment may be incorporated into a wireless device, for example, cell phone or personal digital assistant. 
     In some embodiments, processor  1610  can include one or more physical devices, such as microprocessors, application processors, microcontrollers, programmable logic devices, or other processing means. The processing operations performed by processor  1610  include the execution of an operating platform or operating system on which applications and/or device functions are executed. The processing operations include operations related to I/O (input/output) with a human user or with other devices, operations related to power management, and/or operations related to connecting the computing device  1600  to another device. The processing operations may also include operations related to audio I/O and/or display I/O. 
     In some embodiments, computing device  1600  includes audio subsystem  1620 , which represents hardware (e.g., audio hardware and audio circuits) and software (e.g., drivers, codecs) components associated with providing audio functions to the computing device. Audio functions can include speaker and/or headphone output, as well as microphone input. Devices for such functions can be integrated into computing device  1600 , or connected to the computing device  1600 . In one embodiment, a user interacts with the computing device  1600  by providing audio commands that are received and processed by processor  1610 . 
     In some embodiments, computing device  1600  comprises display subsystem  1630 . Display subsystem  1630  represents hardware (e.g., display devices) and software (e.g., drivers) components that provide a visual and/or tactile display for a user to interact with the computing device  1600 . Display subsystem  1630  includes display interface  1632 , which includes the particular screen or hardware device used to provide a display to a user. In one embodiment, display interface  1632  includes logic separate from processor  1610  to perform at least some processing related to the display. In one embodiment, display subsystem  1630  includes a touch screen (or touch pad) device that provides both output and input to a user. 
     In some embodiments, computing device  1600  comprises I/O controller  1640 . I/O controller  1640  represents hardware devices and software components related to interaction with a user. I/O controller  1640  is operable to manage hardware that is part of audio subsystem  1620  and/or display subsystem  1630 . Additionally, I/O controller  1640  illustrates a connection point for additional devices that connect to computing device  1600  through which a user might interact with the system. For example, devices that can be attached to the computing device  1600  might include microphone devices, speaker or stereo systems, video systems or other display devices, keyboard or keypad devices, or other I/O devices for use with specific applications such as card readers or other devices. 
     As mentioned above, I/O controller  1640  can interact with audio subsystem  1620  and/or display subsystem  1630 . For example, input through a microphone or other audio device can provide input or commands for one or more applications or functions of the computing device  1600 . Additionally, audio output can be provided instead of, or in addition to display output. In another example, if display subsystem  1630  includes a touch screen, the display device also acts as an input device, which can be at least partially managed by I/O controller  1640 . There can also be additional buttons or switches on the computing device  1600  to provide I/O functions managed by I/O controller  1640 . 
     In some embodiments, I/O controller  1640  manages devices such as accelerometers, cameras, light sensors or other environmental sensors, or other hardware that can be included in the computing device  1600 . The input can be part of direct user interaction, as well as providing environmental input to the system to influence its operations (such as filtering for noise, adjusting displays for brightness detection, applying a flash for a camera, or other features). 
     In some embodiments, computing device  1600  includes power management  1650  that manages battery power usage, charging of the battery, and features related to power saving operation. Memory subsystem  1660  includes memory devices for storing information in computing device  1600 . Memory can include nonvolatile (state does not change if power to the memory device is interrupted) and/or volatile (state is indeterminate if power to the memory device is interrupted) memory devices. Memory subsystem  1660  can store application data, user data, music, photos, documents, or other data, as well as system data (whether long-term or temporary) related to the execution of the applications and functions of the computing device  1600 . 
     Elements of embodiments are also provided as a machine-readable medium (e.g., memory  1660 ) for storing the computer-executable instructions (e.g., instructions to implement any other processes discussed herein). The machine-readable medium (e.g., memory  1660 ) may include, but is not limited to, flash memory, optical disks, CD-ROMs, DVD ROMs, RAMs, EPROMs, EEPROMs, magnetic or optical cards, phase change memory (PCM), or other types of machine-readable media suitable for storing electronic or computer-executable instructions. For example, embodiments of the disclosure may be downloaded as a computer program (e.g., BIOS) which may be transferred from a remote computer (e.g., a server) to a requesting computer (e.g., a client) by way of data signals via a communication link (e.g., a modem or network connection). 
     In some embodiments, computing device  1600  comprises connectivity  1670 . Connectivity  1670  includes hardware devices (e.g., wireless and/or wired connectors and communication hardware) and software components (e.g., drivers, protocol stacks) to enable the computing device  1600  to communicate with external devices. The computing device  1600  could be separate devices, such as other computing devices, wireless access points or base stations, as well as peripherals such as headsets, printers, or other devices. 
     Connectivity  1670  can include multiple different types of connectivity. To generalize, the computing device  1600  is illustrated with cellular connectivity  1672  and wireless connectivity  1674 . Cellular connectivity  1672  refers generally to cellular network connectivity provided by wireless carriers, such as provided via GSM (global system for mobile communications) or variations or derivatives, CDMA (code division multiple access) or variations or derivatives, TDM (time division multiplexing) or variations or derivatives, or other cellular service standards. Wireless connectivity (or wireless interface)  1674  refers to wireless connectivity that is not cellular, and can include personal area networks (such as Bluetooth, Near Field, etc.), local area networks (such as Wi-Fi), and/or wide area networks (such as WiMax), or other wireless communication. 
     In some embodiments, computing device  1600  comprises peripheral connections  1680 . Peripheral connections  1680  include hardware interfaces and connectors, as well as software components (e.g., drivers, protocol stacks) to make peripheral connections. It will be understood that the computing device  1600  could both be a peripheral device (“to”  1682 ) to other computing devices, as well as have peripheral devices (“from”  1684 ) connected to it. The computing device  1600  commonly has a “docking” connector to connect to other computing devices for purposes such as managing (e.g., downloading and/or uploading, changing, synchronizing) content on computing device  1600 . Additionally, a docking connector can allow computing device  1600  to connect to certain peripherals that allow the computing device  1600  to control content output, for example, to audiovisual or other systems. 
     In addition to a proprietary docking connector or other proprietary connection hardware, the computing device  1600  can make peripheral connections  1680  via common or standards-based connectors. Common types can include a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector (which can include any of a number of different hardware interfaces), DisplayPort including MiniDisplayPort (MDP), High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), Firewire, or other types. 
     Reference in the specification to “an embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “some embodiments,” or “other embodiments” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments is included in at least some embodiments, but not necessarily all embodiments. The various appearances of “an embodiment,” “one embodiment,” or “some embodiments” are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiments. If the specification states a component, feature, structure, or characteristic “may,” “might,” or “could” be included, that particular component, feature, structure, or characteristic is not required to be included. If the specification or claim refers to “a” or “an” element, that does not mean there is only one of the elements. If the specification or claims refer to “an additional” element, that does not preclude there being more than one of the additional element. 
     Furthermore, the particular features, structures, functions, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. For example, a first embodiment may be combined with a second embodiment anywhere the particular features, structures, functions, or characteristics associated with the two embodiments are not mutually exclusive. 
     While the disclosure has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, many alternatives, modifications and variations of such embodiments will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in light of the foregoing description. The embodiments of the disclosure are intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as to fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. 
     In addition, well known power/ground connections to integrated circuit (IC) chips and other components may or may not be shown within the presented figures, for simplicity of illustration and discussion, and so as not to obscure the disclosure. Further, arrangements may be shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the disclosure, and also in view of the fact that specifics with respect to implementation of such block diagram arrangements are highly dependent upon the platform within which the present disclosure is to be implemented (i.e., such specifics should be well within purview of one skilled in the art). Where specific details (e.g., circuits) are set forth in order to describe example embodiments of the disclosure, it should be apparent to one skilled in the art that the disclosure can be practiced without, or with variation of, these specific details. The description is thus to be regarded as illustrative instead of limiting. 
     An abstract is provided that will allow the reader to ascertain the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. The following claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment.