Minimizing And Exploiting Leakage In Vlsi Design

Minimizing and Exploiting Leakage in VLSI Design

Power consumption of VLSI (Very Large Scale Integrated) circuits has been growing at an alarmingly rapid rate. This increase in power consumption, coupled with the increasing demand for portable/hand-held electronics, has made power consumption a dominant concern in the design of VLSI circuits today. Traditionally, dynamic (switching) power has dominated the total power consumption of an IC. However, due to current scaling trends, leakage power has now become a major component of the total power consumption in VLSI circuits. Leakage power reduction is especially important in portable/hand-held electronics such as cell-phones and PDAs. This book presents two techniques aimed at reducing leakage power in digital VLSI ICs. The first technique reduces leakage through the selective use of high threshold voltage sleep transistors. The second technique reduces leakage by applying the optimal Reverse Body Bias (RBB) voltage. This book also shows readers how to turn the leakage problem into an opportunity, through the use of sub-threshold logic.

Minimizing and Exploiting Leakage in VLSI Design

Exploring the Intricacies of Digital and Analog VLSI

Advancements in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) technology are at the heart of modern electronic innovation, enabling the integration of millions of transistors onto a single chip. This field is essential for developing efficient, high-performance systems that power everything from smartphones to advanced computing technologies. By addressing both digital and analog VLSI design, this topic explores the challenges and solutions involved in optimizing power, signal integrity, and functionality. The impact of VLSI extends across industries, driving technological progress and shaping the future of electronics in an increasingly interconnected world. Exploring the Intricacies of Digital and Analog VLSI explores advanced techniques, practical applications, and emerging trends in both digital and analog VLSI. It consolidates existing knowledge while introducing cutting-edge methodologies and insights, shaping the trajectory of future research endeavors in VLSI. This book covers topics such as electrical engineering, optimization techniques, and computer science, and is a useful resource for engineers, computer scientists, academicians, and researchers.