Abstract
This paper explores the benefits and costs of integrating an on-chip DC-DC converter as voltage regulator module for reliable power delivery networks (PDNs). We perform detailed time-domain and frequency analyses on PDNs to assess the impact of on-chip DC-DC converter on PDN impedance and overall supply noise behavior. As results show, the reliability of PDNs depends on the DC-DC converter design and its efficiency. Various switching scenarios are analyzed for multiple voltage distributions on circuits of different sizes to explore the benefits of on-chip DC-DC conversion.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2015 IEEE Computer Society Annual Symposium on VLSI |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Pages | 557-560 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-4799-8719-1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 29 Oct 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2015 IEEE Computer Society Annual Symposium on VLSI (ISVLSI 2015) - Montpellier, France Duration: 8 Jul 2015 → 10 Jul 2015 |
Conference
Conference | 2015 IEEE Computer Society Annual Symposium on VLSI (ISVLSI 2015) |
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Country/Territory | France |
City | Montpellier |
Period | 8/07/15 → 10/07/15 |
Keywords
- DC-DC converter
- Power delivery network
- Voltage drop