A comparison of via-programmable gate array logic cell circuits

Via-programmable gate arrays (VPGAs) offer a middle ground between application specific integrated circuits and field programmable gate arrays in terms of flexibility, manufactuing cost, speed, power and area. In this paper, we present a novel VPGA logic cell, the complementary universal logic gate (CULG) which can be used to implement both sequential and combinatorial elements. Its performance is compared with a number of other designs including transmission gate, differential cascode voltage switch with pass gate, and standard cell. The CULG is found to have comparable power-delay product and process variation sensitivity to the other designs while offering the lowest power consumption.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: FPGA
• Authors: Thomas C. P. Chau, Philip Heng Wai Leong, Sam M. H. Ho, Brian P. W. Chan, Steve C. L. Yuen, Kong-Pang Pun, Oliver C. S. Choy, Xinan Wang
• Keywords: FPGA 2009, Gate Arrays, Hardware, Programmable Gate Arrays, Via-programmable Gate Arrays