Title :
An Asynchronous Circuit Design with Fast Forwarding Technique at Advanced Technology Node
Author :
Tang, Chin-Khai ; Lin, Chun-Yen ; Lu, Yi-Chang
Author_Institution :
Nat. Taiwan Univ., Taipei
Abstract :
In this paper, a new asynchronous circuit design is presented. A special technique that enables fast forwarding is applied to the circuits, and the forward transition improves to less than 2. The handshaking process and cycle time of the asynchronous circuits are analyzed, and its performance and functionality under fabrication and temperature variations are evaluated through Monte Carlo simulations in 65 nm technology. The proposed asynchronous circuits are compared to the static and domino logic circuits to assess their delay variations and functional success rates.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; asynchronous circuits; logic design; Monte Carlo simulations; asynchronous circuit design; cycle time analysis; fabrication functionality; fast forwarding technique; handshaking process; size 65 nm; Asynchronous circuits; Clocks; Delay; Environmental factors; Fabrication; Integrated circuit interconnections; Latches; Logic circuits; Temperature; Time factors; Asynchronous Circuit Design; Dual-Rail; Fast Forwarding; Single Track;
Conference_Titel :
Quality Electronic Design, 2008. ISQED 2008. 9th International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3117-5
DOI :
10.1109/ISQED.2008.4479835