Resilient circuits — Enabling energy-efficient performance and reliability

Abstract

Voltage and frequency margins necessary to ensure correct processor operation under dynamic voltage, temperature, and aging variations result in performance and power overheads. Resilient circuit techniques, including embedded error-detection sequentials and tunable replica circuits, allow these margins to be reduced or eliminated, resulting in reliable, energy-efficient operation. Categories and Subject Descriptors B.7.1 [Integrated Circuits]: Types and design styles General Terms Performance, Design, Reliability