Title :
New sense amplifier for small-swing CMOS logic circuits
Author :
Kristovski, Gountis V. ; Pogrebno, Yuri L.
Author_Institution :
Elbrus Int., Moscow, Russia
fDate :
6/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Novel differential edge-triggered sense amplifier (SA) capable of cascade connection is presented, the proposed SA can be used in memory units, as a line receiver and as a restoring element for small-swing logic. Cascade connection of the SA allows logic functions to be performed on small-swing differential signals directly, thus reducing delay and power
Keywords :
CMOS logic circuits; CMOS memory circuits; cascade networks; differential amplifiers; low-power electronics; cascade connection; delay reduction; differential edge-triggered; line receiver; logic functions; memory units; power reduction; restoring element; sense amplifier; small-swing CMOS logic circuits; small-swing differential signals; CMOS logic circuits; Clocks; Conductivity; Delay; Differential amplifiers; Digital audio players; Logic functions; Parasitic capacitance; Switches; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Systems II: Analog and Digital Signal Processing, IEEE Transactions on
