Title :
A 1.2 μm CMOS differential I/O system capable of 400 Mbps transmission rates
Author :
Rivard, William G. ; Smith, Michael J S ; Stone, Glen ; Jame, David
Author_Institution :
Hawaii Univ., Honolulu, HI, USA
Abstract :
High-bandwidth processor-to-processor connections, like the IEEE Std. 1596 scalable coherent interface (SCI), are being proposed as functional replacements for computer-system buses. To be cost-effective, it is important to drive the SCI links directly from CMOS VLSI components. To meet this need, a low-power, low-voltage-swing CMOS differential I/O driver/receiver system has been developed and is described. Measured results demonstrate 400-Mbps switching speeds using 1.2-μm CMOS technology
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; VLSI; driver circuits; mixed analogue-digital integrated circuits; 1.2 micron; 400 Mbit/s; CMOS VLSI components; IEEE Std. 1596; SCI links; differential I/O system; driver/receiver system; low-power; low-voltage-swing; processor-to-processor connections; scalable coherent interface; CMOS technology; Circuit testing; Distributed parameter circuits; Driver circuits; Integrated circuit interconnections; Low voltage; MOS devices; Pins; Power dissipation; Power transmission lines;
Conference_Titel :
ASIC Conference and Exhibit, 1992., Proceedings of Fifth Annual IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Rochester, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0768-2
DOI :
10.1109/ASIC.1992.270254
