Low Voltage Dual-Modulus Frequency Divider Based on Extended True Single-Phase Clock Logic

Abstract

Two low voltage dual-modulus frequency divider based on extended true single-phase clock (E-TSPC) logic are proposed. By reducing the number of serial transistors from VDD to GND, the proposed designs can effectively work at low voltage. Simulation results in SMIC 40nm technology show that the presented design I has better power and speed performance with lower supply voltage. Compared to the referenced designs, the presented design II can work at the lowest supply voltage with little loss of performance.