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A simple keeper topology to reduce delay variations in nanometer domino logic


Abstract:

In this paper, a simple topology to reduce delay variations in domino logic gates is discussed. According to a previous analysis by the same authors, the feedback loop im...Show More

Abstract:

In this paper, a simple topology to reduce delay variations in domino logic gates is discussed. According to a previous analysis by the same authors, the feedback loop implemented by the keeper transistor and the output inverter gate is responsible for a delay variability increase, compared to static CMOS logic. The proposed strategy reduces the loop gain associated with this feedback loop, and hence its impact on delay variations. As a result, delay variations associated with the keeper insertion are lowered by approximately 50%, with no penalty in area, noise margin and nominal performance.
Date of Conference: 20-23 May 2012
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 20 August 2012
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Conference Location: Seoul, Korea (South)

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