Title :
Can Subthreshold and Near-Threshold Circuits Go Mainstream?
Author :
Calhoun, Benton H. ; Brooks, David
Author_Institution :
Charles L. Brown Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Abstract :
Recent research has shown the potential benefits of subthreshold or near-threshold operation, which gives up a substantial degree of speed in order to reduce energy per operation. This is an excellent trade-off for many tasks, such as cyberphysical systems. This prolegomenon summarizes the benefits and challenges of subthreshold or near-threshold operation.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; low-power electronics; threshold elements; near-threshold circuits; subthreshold circuits; Computer architecture; Delay; Noise; Program processors; Sensors; System-on-a-chip; Transistors; Prolegomena; near-threshold circuits; subthrehold circuits;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE
