GDI Technique for Low-Power Design: Basics and Benefits of GDI in Reducing Power Consumption

EasyChair Preprint 14900

Abstract

In the era of ubiquitous computing, low-power design has become a critical concern in the development of modern electronic devices, particularly in portable and battery-operated systems. The Gate Diffusion Input (GDI) technique is an emerging approach that offers significant advantages over traditional CMOS technology for reducing power consumption. This paper outlines the basics of the GDI technique, focusing on its unique cell structure and its ability to perform complex logic functions using fewer transistors. By minimizing switching activity, reducing dynamic and static power dissipation, and simplifying routing, GDI provides a promising alternative for low-power integrated circuits (ICs). Additionally, GDI circuits occupy a smaller silicon area, which further contributes to both power and cost savings. While GDI has limitations in terms of noise sensitivity and design complexity at larger scales, its benefits make it a valuable tool in applications such as IoT devices, portable electronics, and other low-power embedded systems. This paper also highlights ongoing research aimed at optimizing GDI for ultra-low-power technologies, positioning it as a key technique in future low-power designs.

Keyphrases: Dynamic power consumption, Gate Diffusion Input, Transistor count, low power design, power efficiency

@booklet{EasyChair:14900,
  author    = {Ayuns Luz and Harold Jonathan},
  title     = {GDI Technique for Low-Power Design: Basics and Benefits of GDI in Reducing Power Consumption},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14900},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}