Information theoretic measures of energy consumption at register transfer level

- The problem of estimating the energy consumption at register transfer level is addressed from an information theoretical point of view. It is shown that the average switching activity can be predicted without simulation using either entropy or informational energy averages. Consequently, two new measures relying on these concepts are developed. The accuracy of these models is investigated using common benchmarks and the results are promising.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1995
• Where: ISLPED
• Authors: Diana Marculescu, Radu Marculescu, Massoud Pedram
• Keywords: Average Switching Activity, Hardware, Informational Energy Averages, ISLPED 1995, Register Transfer Level