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A high sensitivity process variation sensor utilizing sub-threshold operation


Abstract:

In this paper, we propose a novel low-power, bias-free, high-sensitivity process variation sensor for monitoring random variations in the threshold voltage. The proposed ...Show More

Abstract:

In this paper, we propose a novel low-power, bias-free, high-sensitivity process variation sensor for monitoring random variations in the threshold voltage. The proposed sensor design utilizes the exponential current-voltage relationship of sub-threshold operation thereby improving the sensitivity by 2.3X compared to the above-threshold operation. A test-chip containing 128 PMOS and 128 NMOS devices has been fabricated in 65 nm bulk CMOS process technology. A total of 28 dies across the wafer have been fully characterized to determine the random threshold voltage variations.
Date of Conference: 21-24 September 2008
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 17 November 2008
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Conference Location: San Jose, CA, USA

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