A low power synthesis flow for multi-rate systems

Hsin Pang Kuo, Alan P. Su, Kuen-Jong Lee

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Abstract

In this paper we develop a synthesis flow for multi-rate systems modelled by SDF graphs with the objective of minimizing power consumption while satisfying the given throughput constraint and using as few asynchronous FIFOs as possible. A novel hybrid synchronous/asynchronous buffering mechanism to optimize computation power using self-timed scheduling and Globally Asynchronous Locally Synchronous (GALS) architecture is proposed. This hybrid buffering mechanism employs a just-enough size of buffers for data synchronization in the computational components and then inserts the minimal size of asynchronous FIFOs for the Clock-Domain-Crossing (CDC) communication. Experimental results on a JPEG encoder show that 82.7% power reduction is achieved compared to the single clock domain design, and 53.9% power reduction compared to the generic GALS design without the proposed hybrid buffering mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation and Test, VLSI-DAT 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509039692
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Jun 5
Event2017 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation and Test, VLSI-DAT 2017 - Hsinchu, Taiwan
Duration: 2017 Apr 242017 Apr 27

Other

Other2017 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation and Test, VLSI-DAT 2017
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityHsinchu
Period17-04-2417-04-27

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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