Can Subthreshold and Near-Threshold Circuits Go Mainstream?
Publication information:
Benton Calhoun and David Brooks. 2010. “Can Subthreshold and Near-Threshold Circuits Go Mainstream?”. Micro, IEEE, 30, 4, Pp. 80–85
Abstract
Recent research has shown the potential benefits of subthreshold or near-threshold operation, which gives up a substantial degree of speed in order to reduce energy per operation. This is an excellent trade-off for many tasks, such as cyberphysical systems. This prolegomenon summarizes the benefits and challenges of subthreshold or near-threshold operation.