Title :
Block-enabled memory macros: design space exploration and application-specific tuning
Author :
Benini, Luca ; Ivaldi, A. ; Macii, Alberto ; Macii, Enrico
Author_Institution :
Universita di Bologna, Italy
Abstract :
In this paper, we propose a combined solution that allows us to customize the architecture of internally partitioned SRAM macros according to the given application be executed. Energy savings with respect to monolithic memory configurations are above 40%, without access time violation.
Keywords :
SRAM chips; application specific integrated circuits; integrated circuit design; integrated memory circuits; memory architecture; SRAM macros; access time violation; application-specific tuning; block-enabled memory macros; design space exploration; internal partitioning; monolithic memory configurations; Automatic testing; Design automation; Europe; Space exploration;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition, 2004. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2085-5
DOI :
10.1109/DATE.2004.1268936
