VLSI implementation of DS-CDMA receiver using asynchronous design techniques

One of the most critical issues in designing electronics for portable equipment is keeping the power consumption low. This paper describes the implementation of an asynchronous self-timed direct sequence spread spectrum radio receiver. The designed receiver is planned to be used in MINT (Mobile InterNet Router) radio interface for broadband wireless data-communication. The receiver has been implemented in a 0.8 μm CMOS technology using a standard cell library. The final design contains approximately 100000 transistors