Title :
From synchronous to asynchronous: an automatic approach
Author :
Cortadella, J. ; Kondratyev, A. ; Lavagno, L. ; Lwin, K. ; Sotiriou, C.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
This paper presents a methodology to derive asynchronous circuits from optimized synchronous circuits by replacing the clock distribution tree by a handshaking network. A case study shows the applicability of the method and the potential benefits of de-synchronizing synchronous circuits.
Keywords :
asynchronous circuits; clocks; synchronisation; asynchronous circuits; clock distribution tree; desynchronizing synchronous circuit; handshaking network; optimized synchronous circuits; Asynchronous circuits; Circuit synthesis; Clocks; Delay; Design methodology; Latches; Network synthesis; Optimization methods; Pipelines; Standards development;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition, 2004. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2085-5
DOI :
10.1109/DATE.2004.1269092
