Title :
Semi-dynamic and dynamic flip-flops with embedded logic
Author_Institution :
Sun Microsyst. Inc., Palo Alto, CA, USA
Abstract :
Describes a family of semi-dynamic and dynamic edge-triggered flip-flops to be used with static and dynamic circuits, respectively. The flip-flops provide both short latency and the capability of incorporating logic functions with minimum delay penalty, properties which make them very attractive for high-performance microprocessor design. The circuits described are used in the UltraSPARC-III microprocessor.
Keywords :
clocks; delays; flip-flops; integrated circuit design; microprocessor chips; UltraSPARC-III microprocessor; dynamic circuits; dynamic flip-flops; edge-triggered flip-flops; embedded logic; high-performance microprocessor design; latency; logic functions; minimum delay penalty; semidynamic flip-flops; static circuits; Clocks; Delay; Flip-flops; Inverters; Latches; Logic circuits; Logic functions; Microprocessors; Sun; Turning;
Conference_Titel :
VLSI Circuits, 1998. Digest of Technical Papers. 1998 Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4766-8
DOI :
10.1109/VLSIC.1998.688018
