Title :
A differential current-mode sensing method for high-noise-immunity, single-ended register files
Author :
Tzartzanis, N. ; Walker, W.W.
Author_Institution :
Fujitsu Labs. of America, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Abstract :
A register file read-out method that relies on differential current-mode sensing, while using single-ended bit lines, is presented. This method improves noise immunity, access, and cycle time compared to dynamic approaches. A 34×64-bit, 10R/6W, write-through register file is implemented in 0.11 μm, 1.2 V CMOS with an access time of 1.07 ns and dissipation of 133 mW at 500 MHz.
Keywords :
CMOS memory circuits; current-mode circuits; 0.11 micron; 1.07 ns; 1.2 V; 133 mW; 500 MHz; 64 bit; CMOS; access times; cycle times; differential current-mode sensing method; high-noise-immunity register files; register file read-out method; single-ended bit lines; single-ended register files; write-through register file; CMOS process; Degradation; Laboratories; Noise reduction; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Registers; Subthreshold current; Threshold voltage; Wiring;
Conference_Titel :
Solid-State Circuits Conference, 2004. Digest of Technical Papers. ISSCC. 2004 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8267-6
DOI :
10.1109/ISSCC.2004.1332816
