See project descriptions Wireless integrated microsystems rely
heavily on the availability of low-power microelectronics for
control, data processing, and communication. Power-efficient
circuit design enables small form factors/low cost, as well as
long battery life (or opens up the possibility of energy
scavenging). The Micropower Circuits Thrust aims at greatly
reducing the power budgets of integrated circuits using a range
of techniques that are suitable for incorporation into generic
microsystems. Both digital and analog circuits are targeted,
with primary emphasis on the digital processing domain.
Furthermore, the Thrust includes low-power compilation work, as
well as the software development for the WIMS testbeds.
Highlights are given below: Next-generation WIMS microcontroller
design work is ongoing with a focus on application to
controlling a neural prosthesis. Novel aspects of this design
include architectural optimizations to reduce power, as well as
software-driven dynamic frequency and voltage sca