Title :
Power dissipation in optical and metallic clock distribution networks in new VLSI technologies
Author :
Tosik, G. ; Gaffiot, F. ; Lisik, Z. ; O´Connor, I. ; Tissafi-Drissi, F.
Author_Institution :
Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Lab. of Electron. Optoelectronics & Microsystems, France
Abstract :
The optical clock distribution has been considered to alleviate limitations due to metallic interconnections for future generation of VLSI. It can be interesting only if it is able to provide some substantial improvement of IC features. The aim of the work reported is the unambiguous comparison in terms of dissipated power between the optical and electrical clock distribution networks.
Keywords :
VLSI; distribution networks; integrated circuit interconnections; optical interconnections; trees (electrical); VLSI technology; electrical clock distribution networks; metallic interconnections; metallic optical clock distribution networks; optical power dissipation;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20040135
