Dynamic Circuit Techniques in Deep Submicron Technologies: Domino Logic reconsidered

Abstract

Dynamic circuit techniques offer potential advantages over static CMOS. Domino circuits are the most widespread representative in high performance designs but suffer increasingly from deep submicron effects. This paper presents evaluations in terms of area, power dissipation, and propagation delay for static CMOS as well as for several Domino derivatives in a 90 nm technology. Finally, issues of reliability gained from practical experience for different testbenches are discussed