| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 747981 | Solid-State Electronics | 2013 | 8 Pages |
This paper presents an overview of the challenges and opportunities when designing digital integrated circuits in nano-scale technologies. Major applications requirements and nano-technologies design limitations are introduced. Design solutions currently under development like adaptive techniques aiming to cope with variations and to track an optimal energy operating point are presented.
► We present the main requirements of future applications for nano-scale circuits. ► We present the key challenges designers have to address in nano-scale technologies. ► Ultra-wide operating range is discussed for digital blocks and SRAM memories. ► Solutions for mastering stand-by leakage are detailed for blocks and memories. ► Examples demonstrate the interest of Ultra-Thin-Body and Box technologies.
