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Application-driven power efficient ALU design methodology for modern microprocessors

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose an application-driven ALU design methodology to achieve high level of power efficiency for modern microprocessors. We introduce a PN selection algorithm (PNSA) which enables designers to select power efficient dynamic modules for different applications, based on the detailed analysis of dynamic circuits. Experimental results on ISCAS85 and 74X-Series benchmark circuits show that the power consumption of 8-bit ALU based on this approach can be reduced by 54%-60% for different frequency levels as compared to the conventional dynamic ALU design, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed method on application-driven custom ALU design.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2013
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages184-188
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781467349536
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event14th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2013 - Santa Clara, CA, United States
Duration: Mar 4 2013Mar 6 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED

Conference

Conference14th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySanta Clara, CA
Period03/4/1303/6/13

Keywords

  • ALU
  • application-driven
  • delay
  • dynamic circuits
  • power

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