Title
High-performance microprocessor design
Abstract
Three generations of Alpha microprocessors have been designed using a proven custom design methodology. The performance of these microprocessors was optimized by focusing on high-frequency design. The Alpha instruction set architecture facilitates high clock speed, and the chip organization for each generation was carefully chosen to meet critical paths. Digital has developed six generations of CMOS technology optimized for high-frequency design. Complex circuit styles were used extensively to meet aggressive cycle time goals. CAD tools were developed internally to support these designs. This paper discusses some of the technologies that have enabled Alpha microprocessors to achieve high performance
Year
DOI
Venue
1998
10.1109/4.668981
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
Keywords
DocType
Volume
CMOS digital integrated circuits,circuit CAD,integrated circuit design,microprocessor chips,Alpha microprocessor,CMOS technology,Digital,circuit CAD,high-frequency design,instruction set architecture
Journal
33
Issue
ISSN
Citations 
5
0018-9200
90
PageRank 
References 
Authors
32.93
4
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Paul E. Gronowski1248124.25
William J. Bowhill2183101.12
Ronald P. Preston3305262.84
Michael K. Gowan435289.65
Randy L. Allmon5243221.45