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Exploiting Inductance

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Clocking in Modern VLSI Systems

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In this chapter, the benefits of using inductance for generating and distributing clocks are explored. Starting with the implementation and modeling of spiral inductors and transmission lines the focus, subsequently, shifts into LC and transmission-line oscillators for generating two or more phases with low phase noise. Finally, resonant clock distribution methods including rotary traveling-wave oscillator arrays, standing wave oscillators and grids, and inductor-based clock grids are presented.

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Tzartzanis, N. (2009). Exploiting Inductance. In: Xanthopoulos, T. (eds) Clocking in Modern VLSI Systems. Integrated Circuits and Systems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0261-0_4

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