Title :
Designing an asynchronous communications chip
Author :
Marshall, Alan ; Coates, Bill ; Siegel, Polly
Author_Institution :
Hewlett-Packard Co., Stanford, CA, USA
Abstract :
Designing a low-power, infrared communications receiver chip using asynchronous techniques presented aspects that were difficult to implement asynchronously. The authors detail the methodology used to design the chip, and the asynchronous toolset created to support it. They also contrast their techniques with synchronous ones, where possible.<>
Keywords :
logic design; optical communication; sequential circuits; asynchronous communications chip; asynchronous techniques; communications receiver chip; infrared; logic design; Access protocols; Asynchronous communication; Circuit noise; Clocks; Design methodology; Logic design; Optical receivers; Portable computers; Signal design; Transceivers;
Journal_Title :
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE
