Design and Optimization of ROM Access Patterns for Minimal Power Consumption

Authors

  • Aditya Prakash Bogalkar
  • K. B. Ramesh

Keywords:

ATD circuit, Dynamic power gating, Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS), Leakage currents, MTCMOS (Multi-Threshold CMOS), Transistor switching

Abstract

The goal of this research is to reduce energy consumption during read operations by designing and implementing low-power read circuitry for ROM. To ensure efficient ROM access, strategies such as voltage scaling, current reduction, and optimized sensing methods will be investigated. Low-power ROM architecture minimizes energy consumption in digital systems by employing dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, adaptive read assist techniques, and efficient power management. These techniques are integrated into the same circuit to reduce dynamic power dissipation, using gated clock or transmission-gated circuits. The aim is to analyze the power dissipation of a 32-bit ROM by applying gating techniques. By utilizing low-power ROM architecture techniques, energy consumption in ROM can be minimized while enhancing performance. Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) demonstrates its critical role in balancing performance and power efficiency through dynamic adjustments. Read-Only Memory (ROM) data storage is optimized by energy-aware programming algorithms, which dynamically modify parameters to reduce power consumption and improve energy efficiency in digital systems. Real-time monitoring and control in ROM involve dynamically adjusting memory operations based on workload and environmental conditions, optimizing both energy efficiency and performance.

Published

2024-09-16

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