VLSI Programming of Asynchronous Circuits for Low Power

In this chapter we analyze the potential of asynchronous circuits for low power consumption. We set out by reviewing the mechanisms of energy dissipation of digital CMOS ICs in general and clocked circuits in particular. For many applications the generation and distribution of the clock signal account for more than half the power dissipation, directly or indirectly. Much of this wasted clock power — and often much more — can be saved by applying asynchronous circuit techniques.

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