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Register files for embedded low-power applications including microprocessors
Description
Register file (RF) memory is important in low power system on chip (SOC) due to its
inherent low voltage stability. Moreover, designs increasingly use compiled instead of custom memory blocks, which frequently employ static, rather than pre-charged dynamic RFs. In this work, the various RFs designed for a microprocessor cache and register files are discussed. Comparison between static and dynamic RF power dissipation and timing characteristics is also presented. The relative timing and power advantages of the designs are shown to be dependent on the memory aspect ratio, i.e. array width and height.
inherent low voltage stability. Moreover, designs increasingly use compiled instead of custom memory blocks, which frequently employ static, rather than pre-charged dynamic RFs. In this work, the various RFs designed for a microprocessor cache and register files are discussed. Comparison between static and dynamic RF power dissipation and timing characteristics is also presented. The relative timing and power advantages of the designs are shown to be dependent on the memory aspect ratio, i.e. array width and height.
Date Created
2014
Contributors
- Vashishtha, Vinay (Author)
- Clark, Lawrence T. (Thesis advisor)
- Seo, Jae-Sun (Committee member)
- Ogras, Umit Y. (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
Topical Subject
Resource Type
Extent
x, 75 p. : ill. (some col.)
Language
eng
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.27529
Statement of Responsibility
by Vinay Vashishtha
Description Source
Viewed on March 11, 2015
Level of coding
full
Note
thesis
Partial requirement for: M.S., Arizona State University, 2014
bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-75)
Field of study: Electrical engineering
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