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    Dhandeep Challagundla Headshot
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    University of Maryland
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    University of Maryland
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    Mehedi Galib
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    University of Maryland
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    Rezonent Corporation
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    Riadul Islam
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    University of Maryland
    Abstract

    As the demand for high-performance microprocessors increases, the circuit complexity and the rate of data transfer increases resulting in higher power consumption. We propose a clocking architecture that uses a series LC resonance and inductor matching technique to address this bottleneck. By employing pulsed resonance, the switching power dissipated is recycled back. The inductor matching technique aids in reducing the skew, increasing the robustness of the clock network. This new resonant architecture saves over 43% power and 91% skew clocking a range of 1--5 GHz, compared to a conventional primary-secondary flip-flop-based CMOS architecture.

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    • Power and Skew Reduction Using Resonant Energy Recycling in 14-nm FinFET Clocks (application/pdf)