Review on Low Power Designing in VLSI Chips and Analysing Power Dissipation Trends over a Decade of Processor generations
Author(s)
Maan Dhirendra Jain , Priyanshu Soni
Abstract
Reducing power consumption is an indispensable
quest in our modern world. With the ever-present need for
portable devices like smartphones and laptops, minimizing
energy usage dissipation has become a central challenge. This
pressing concern has driven the development of innovative
techniques to curb power loss in Very-Large-Scale Integration
(VLSI) chips, the workhorses of modern electronics.
While CMOS technology offers scaling advantages and
inherently low static power dissipation, challenges persist.
Despite significant increases in transistor count and operating
frequency, modern processors grapple with leakage currents
similar to their decade-old counterparts. Understanding the
various power dissipation mechanisms However, the pursuit of
ever-smaller, faster, and lower-power chips necessitates a
delicate balancing act between power consumption,
performance, and chip area. This paper explores the
multifaceted problem of power dissipation in CMOS circuits,
delving into both dynamic and static power sources .
This review underscores the critical role of low-power design in
shaping the future of VLSI technology.