Mixed-swing quadrail for low power dual-rail domino logic

This paper describes a new mixed-swing topology for dual-rail domino logic that results in a simultaneous energy and delay reduction. HSPICE simulation results for a 1-bit full adder cell show a 24% delay decrease and a 24% energy reduction for the mixed-swing topology compared to standard dual-rail domino. Energy and delay trends with supply voltage scaling are also presented for the adder cell. An 8-bit by 8-bit multiplier design with mixedswing dual-rail domino adders is presented. Simulation results show this implementation to be 10% faster with an 18% energy savings.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1999
• Where: ISLPED
• Authors: Bharath Ramasubramanian, Herman Schmit, L. Richard Carley
• Keywords: Adder Cell, Dual-rail Domino, Hardware, ISLPED 1999, Mixed-swing Topology