Second Working Conference on Asynchronous Design Methodologies
New CMOS VLSI linear self-timed architectures
London, England
May 30-May 31
ISBN: 0-8186-7098-3
A.J. Acosta, Dept. de Diseno de Circuitos Analogicos, Seville Univ., Spain
M. Bellido, Dept. de Diseno de Circuitos Analogicos, Seville Univ., Spain
M. Valencia, Dept. de Diseno de Circuitos Analogicos, Seville Univ., Spain
A. Barriga, Dept. de Diseno de Circuitos Analogicos, Seville Univ., Spain
R. Jimenez, Dept. de Diseno de Circuitos Analogicos, Seville Univ., Spain
J.L. Huertas, Dept. de Diseno de Circuitos Analogicos, Seville Univ., Spain
The implementation of digital signal processor circuits via self-timed techniques is currently a valid alternative to solve some problems encountered in synchronous VLSI circuits. However, a main difference between synchronous and asynchronous circuits is the hardware resources needed to implement asynchronous circuits. This communication presents four less-costly alternatives to a previously reported linear self-timed architecture, and their application in the design of FIFO memories. Furthermore, the integration and characterization in the laboratory of prototypes of these FIFOs are presented.
Index Terms:
digital signal processing chips; VLSI; asynchronous circuits; semiconductor storage; CMOS memory circuits; CMOS VLSI linear self-timed architectures; digital signal processor circuits; self-timed techniques; synchronous VLSI circuits; hardware resources; asynchronous circuits; FIFO memories
Citation:
A.J. Acosta, M. Bellido, M. Valencia, A. Barriga, R. Jimenez, J.L. Huertas, "New CMOS VLSI linear self-timed architectures," async, pp.14, Second Working Conference on Asynchronous Design Methodologies, 1995