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Process Variation Aware SRAM/Cache for aggressive voltage-frequency scaling
this paper proposes a novel Process Variation Aware SRAM architecture designed to inherently support voltage scaling. The peripheral circuitry of the SRAM is modified to selectivel...
Avesta Sasan, Houman Homayoun, Ahmed M. Eltawil, F...
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2009
IEEE
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Minimization of NBTI performance degradation using internal node control
—Negative Bias Temperature Instability (NBTI) is a significant reliability concern for nanoscale CMOS circuits. Its effects on circuit timing can be especially pronounced for ci...
David R. Bild, Gregory E. Bok, Robert P. Dick
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2009
IEEE
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Analyzing the impact of process variations on parametric measurements: Novel models and applications
Abstract—In this paper we propose a novel statistical framework to model the impact of process variations on semiconductor circuits through the use of process sensitive test stru...
Sherief Reda, Sani R. Nassif
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2009
IEEE
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Design as you see FIT: System-level soft error analysis of sequential circuits
Soft errors in combinational and sequential elements of digital circuits are an increasing concern as a result of technology scaling. Several techniques for gate and latch hardeni...
Daniel Holcomb, Wenchao Li, Sanjit A. Seshia
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2009
IEEE
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A diagnosis algorithm for extreme space compaction
— During volume testing, test application time, test data volume and high performance automatic test equipment (ATE) are the major cost factors. Embedded testing including builti...
Stefan Holst, Hans-Joachim Wunderlich