@inproceedings{36086ba7074d4e0e9401908306da08d2,
title = "A limited-contention cross-coupled level shifter for energy-efficient subthreshold-to-superthreshold voltage conversion",
abstract = "The subthreshold level shifter is an indispensable circuit for ultra-low voltage systems to communicate with different power domains. In this paper, we present a limited-contention level shifter using non-ratioed cross-coupled structure instead of ratioed one. Experimental results show that the proposed circuit can robustly convert subthreshold input up to superthreshold output. About 55% static power reduction is achieved without sacrifing performance when compared with the cross-coupled structure that needs diode-connected transistors and MTCMOS technique to converter ultra-low voltage signals.",
author = "Huang, {Chi Ray} and Chiou, {Lih Yih}",
year = "2015",
month = apr,
day = "16",
doi = "10.1109/ISOCC.2014.7087667",
language = "English",
series = "ISOCC 2014 - International SoC Design Conference",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "142--143",
booktitle = "ISOCC 2014 - International SoC Design Conference",
address = "United States",
note = "11th International SoC Design Conference, ISOCC 2014 ; Conference date: 03-11-2014 Through 06-11-2014",
}