Singh, Amrinder (2010-08). Case Studies on Variation Tolerant and Low Power Design Using Planar Asymmetric Double Gate Transistor. Master's Thesis. Thesis uri icon

abstract

  • In nanometer technologies, process variation control and low power have emerged as

    the first order design goal after high performance. Process variations cause high variability

    in performance and power consumption of an IC, which affects the overall yield. Short

    channel effects (SCEs) deteriorate the MOSFET performance and lead to higher leakage

    power. Double gate devices suppress SCEs and are potential candidates for replacing Bulk

    technology in nanometer nodes. Threshold voltage control in planar asymmetric double

    gate transistor (IGFET) using a fourth terminal provides an effective means of combating

    process variations and low power design. In this thesis, using various case studies, we

    analyzed the suitability of IGFET for variation control and low power design. We also

    performed an extensive comparison between IGFET and Bulk for reducing variability, improving

    yield and leakage power reduction using power gating. We also proposed a new

    circuit topology for IGFET, which on average shows 33.8 percent lower leakage and 34.9 percent lower

    area at the cost of 2.8 percent increase in total active mode power, for basic logic gates. Finally,

    we showed a technique for reducing leakage of minimum sized devices designed using new

    circuit topology for IGFET.

publication date

  • August 2010