Understanding 28-nm SoC Design With ARM-Based Cores

Understanding 28-nm SoC Design With ARM-Based Cores - By Wei-lii TanCombining today’s process nodes with the impleme...

Combining today’s process nodes, which offer smaller feature sizes and faster interconnects, with the implementation of ARM-based systems-on-chips (SoCs) at 28 nm gives designers every opportunity to create higher-speed and more compact devices. However, with these opportunities come challenges that must be considered. Table Of Contents 28-nm Technology: Challenges And Solutions Design Size And Complexity Variability In Timing Closure Silicon Manufacturability Reference 28-nm Technology: Challenges And Solutions Since more transistors can fit into the same area using smaller process nodes such as 28 nm, designs tend to be much larger and more power-hungry than those on older nodes. In addition, due to wires becoming longer and thinner, wire delay has a significantly great effect on a design’s timing characteristics. On top of that, smaller process features introduce new hu...

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