Circuit power reduction using micro-electromechanical switches

Details Circuit power reduction using micro-electromechanical switches Circuit power reduction using micro-electromechanical switches

2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Zweizig, Jeffrey (Department: 2816)

Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices, circuits, and

Signal converting, shaping, or generating

Particular stable state circuit

C327S544000

Reexamination Certificate

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07091765

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides micro-electromechanical switch (MEM) based designs for reducing the power consumption of logic blocks (e.g., latches) by isolating the logic blocks when they are non-operational. A power reduction circuit in accordance with the present invention comprises a logic block and at least one micro-electromechanical (MEM) switch for selectively disabling the logic block. MEM switches are provided for selectively: disconnecting the logic block from power; disconnecting the logic block from ground; providing a bypass line around the logic block; disconnecting an output of the logic block; and/or disconnecting an input of the logic block.

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