Adjustable supply voltages and refresh cycle for process variations, temperature changes, and device degradation adaptation in 1T1C embedded DRAM

Le Nguyen Tran, Fadi J. Kurdahi, Ahmed M. Eltawil, Abdullah Aljumah

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Abstract

In the present investigation, we have devised an innovative approach to dynamically set supply voltages and refresh cycle for 1T1C embedded Dynamic Random Access Memory (eDRAM). The approach helps us to reduced power consumption. The eDRAM is usually designed to sustain the worst operating conditions, and the chip is very rarely operated under these conditions. We, thus exploit the design slack while operating under more favorable conditions to power consumptions. Simulation results indicated that the power consumption can be saved more than 10 times when the chip is normally operated, which is highly significant in the chip operation. This keeps the chip cool and operating temperature will be well under control which helps in averting device degradation and ultimate breakdown.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE 6th International Design and Test Workshop, IDT 2011
Pages124-129
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 IEEE 6th International Design and Test Workshop, IDT 2011 - Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 11 Dec 201114 Dec 2011

Publication series

NameInternational Design and Test Workshop
ISSN (Print)2162-0601
ISSN (Electronic)2162-061X

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE 6th International Design and Test Workshop, IDT 2011
Country/TerritoryLebanon
CityBeirut
Period11/12/1114/12/11

Keywords

  • adaptive design
  • eDRAM
  • low-power consumption
  • process variation

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