• DocumentCode
    1235719
  • Title

    Softly, softly [CMOS scaling advances by subthreshold technology]

  • Author

    Dettmer, Roger

  • Volume
    51
  • Issue
    9
  • fYear
    2005
  • Firstpage
    26
  • Lastpage
    30
  • Abstract
    This article first of all outlines the operation of NMOS transistors operating in the strong inversion region. It then goes on to describe weak inversion, or subthreshold mode, operation and how this could be used to overcome the current scaling problems being encountered in CMOS IC manufacture. Also considered are the low-power operating advantages and current frequency limitations. Practical commercial implementations of this technology are presented along with forecasts for its future use in mainstream manufacture.
  • Keywords
    CMOS integrated circuits; MOSFET; low-power electronics; CMOS scaling; NMOS transistor operation; frequency limitations; low-power operation; strong inversion region; subthreshold mode operation; subthreshold technology; weak inversion;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    IEE Review
  • Publisher
    iet
  • ISSN
    0953-5683
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1049/ir:20050902
  • Filename
    1540006
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=1235719