SENSOTERIC @ ISCAS 2026

It has been an incredibly exciting time for the SENSOTERIC project as we recently traveled to the splendid setting of Shanghai for the 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS). Presenting our work on such a global stage was thrilling, but the real highlight was the chance to meet friends from so far away and forge exciting new collaborations that will undoubtedly shape the future of our research.

We were proud to present three major contributions this year, each showcasing the versatility and power of Three-Independent-Gate Reconfigurable Field Effect Transistors (TIG-RFETs):

• Ultra-Low Power Digital Circuits: We demonstrated a fully functional 2-bit full adder realized entirely with TIG-RFETs on an industrial 22nm FDSOI process. This marks the largest circuit demonstration for this emerging technology so far. The design is incredibly efficient, taking up less than 50% of the area required by standard CMOS designs. Furthermore, it shows a massive reduction in both switching power and global leakage power when compared to CMOS equivalents.
• Time-Domain Mixed-Signal Processing: We proposed using TIG-RFETs for time-domain information processing, particularly for in-sensor computing. By leveraging the intrinsic current-limiting and XNOR functionalities of these devices, we successfully implemented a highly compact voltage-controlled pulse-width modulator (PWM). Remarkably, this modulator uses only five transistors. This approach is highly promising for robust, scalable, and energy-efficient sensing applications.
• Advanced Biosensing and In-Sensor Computing: We presented a solution for multiplexed biomarker analysis in complex disease diagnostics, such as colorectal cancer. Our team introduced a novel circuit utilizing nine TIG-RFETs that can process three analog inputs from a biotransducer. Depending on the need, this circuit can perform up to eleven different combinations of logic operations. This breakthrough eliminates the need for complex analog front ends and provides a direct digital correlation with pathological conditions, easing therapeutic decision-making.

Sharing these advancements in Shanghai, surrounded by the vibrant international research community, was an unforgettable experience. The productive exchanges and new ideas generated during the conference have given us fresh momentum for the months ahead.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of reconfigurable electronics!