A multi-PLL clock distribution architecture for gigascale integration

M. Saint-Laurent, M. Swaminathan

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Abstract

This paper proposes a new semi-distributed architecture for clock distribution that is suitable for gigascale integration. First, the limitations associated with conventional clock distribution networks are discussed. Next, some of the alternative solutions to the clock distribution problem are reviewed and compared in terms of architecture, power dissipation, clock inaccuracy, and ease of implementation. The compatibility of the alternatives with established design-for-testability and design-for-debuggability techniques is also evaluated. Then, the proposed architecture is introduced. It employs an array of phase-locked loops (PLLs) synchronized using digital feedback. The new architecture addresses the limitations associated with conventional clocking networks, but does not suffer from the practical shortcomings affecting the alternatives proposed so far.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - IEEE Computer Society Workshop on VLSI, WVLSI 2001
EditorsAsim Smailagic, Hugo De Man
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages30-35
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)0769510566, 9780769510569
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
EventIEEE Computer Society Workshop on VLSI 2001, WVLSI 2001 - Orlando, United States
Duration: Apr 19 2001Apr 20 2001

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE Computer Society Workshop on VLSI, WVLSI 2001

Other

OtherIEEE Computer Society Workshop on VLSI 2001, WVLSI 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period4/19/014/20/01

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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