Improving the power-delay product in SCL circuits using source follower output stage

Armin Tajalli, Frank K. Gurkaynak, Yusuf Leblebici, Massimo Alioto, Elizabeth J. Brauer

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Abstract

This article explores the effect of using source follower buffers (SFB) at the output of source coupled logic (SCL) circuits. This technique can help to improve the power-delay product (PDP) of an SCL gate approximately by a factor of two. The proposed approach has been applied to improve the PDP in sub-threshold SCL circuits that have been developed for ultra-low power applications. Designed in conventional digital 0.18μm CMOS technology, the proposed SCL gate utilizing SFB at the output achieves a PDP of 0.5fJ/fF/gate while the gate draws 10nA from a 0.6V supply voltage.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2008 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2008
Pages145-148
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event2008 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2008 - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: May 18 2008May 21 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
ISSN (Print)0271-4310

Other

Other2008 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period5/18/085/21/08

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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