论文信息 - 2.5 A 7nm FinFET 2.5GHz/2.0GHz Dual-Gear Octa-Core CPU Subsystem with Power/Performance Enhancements for a Fully Integrated 5G Smartphone SoC

2.5 A 7nm FinFET 2.5GHz/2.0GHz Dual-Gear Octa-Core CPU Subsystem with Power/Performance Enhancements for a Fully Integrated 5G Smartphone SoC

This paper introduces the heterogenous CPU complex of a fully integrated 5G mobile Smartphone SoC, implemented in 7nm FinFET technology. Circuit techniques developed to achieve competitive CPU PPA are detailed, and associated silicon results are presented.

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