Design and Analysis of Power Distribution Networks in PowerPC Microprocessors

We present a methodology for the design and analysis of power grids in the PowerPC™ microprocessors. The methodology covers the need for power grid analysis across all stages of the design process. A case study showing the application of this methodology to the PowerPC™ 750 microprocessor is presented. Keywords power distribution network, PowerPC™, IR-drop, reliability

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: DAC
• Authors: Abhijit Dharchoudhury, Rajendran Panda, David Blaauw, Ravi Vaidyanathan, Bogdan Tutuianu, David Bearden
• Keywords: Computer Architecture, DAC 1998, Methodology, Power Grid, Power Grid Analysis