Abstract:
In this paper, a new handshake methodology to enhance the performance of the asynchronous micro-pipeline systems is proposed. The proposed handshake methodology has more ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
In this paper, a new handshake methodology to enhance the performance of the asynchronous micro-pipeline systems is proposed. The proposed handshake methodology has more flexibilities to design an asymmetric asynchronous micro-pipeline system. The proposed handshake methodology also has some advantages, like latch free, robust, high throughput, very short pre-charge time, less transistors, and more flexibility in asymmetry data path. A technique that combines a single-rail dynamic circuit with a dual-rail dynamic circuit was proposed and used to design in the data path. In the critical delay data paths, the dual-rail dynamic circuits were used to improve the operating speed. Others, the single-rail dynamic circuits were used. It brings some advantages that reduce power consumption and die area while maintaining the calculation speed. An asynchronous micro-pipeline array multiplier was designed and implemented by the new robust handshake methodology. Based on the TSMC 0.35/spl mu/m CMOS technology, the simulation results show that the proposed new handshake methodology has shortest latency and more robust property as compare with other handshake methodologies.
Date of Conference: 25-28 May 2003
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 20 June 2003
Print ISBN:0-7803-7761-3