2002 · 12 citations · 3 references
EngineeringComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer ArchitectureLow-power DesignMicroelectronicsIntegrated Circuit DesignLow-noise Circuit DesignPhysical DesignProcessor Core DesignTiming AnalysisTiming ClosureCmos Logic CircuitsCycle TimeDesign MethodologyDesign Performance MetricsDigital Logic CircuitsHigh-speed Cmos DesignLow-power Processor DesignPower-performance-area Tradeoffs
High frequency microprocessor designs require rigorous design guidelines, design methodology advancements, and novel approaches in circuit design style for processors operating in the high megahertz range. Timing closure becomes the single most important design issue, however other design metrics such as area, power and noise need to be given equal consideration within the design cycle. Custom design techniques were used through out the logic circuits and arrays as well as the overall design planning for the 500 MHz microprocessor cycle time.
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Advanced microprocessor test strategy and methodology
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