Asynchronous
Asynchronous Logic
Basic explanation of idea and benefits, with publications; by researcher David A. Kearney, School of Computer and Information Science, University of South Australia.
Asynchronous Logic Use: Provisional, Cautious, and Limited
Prudence seems the watchword for adopting asynchronous design practices. [Embedded.com]
Caltech Asynchronous VLSI Group
Research focusing on methods and tools for designing high-performance and low-energy asynchronous digital circuits. Home of MiniMIPS asynchronous MIPS R3000 RISC processor. [Depart…
Chips without Ticks: Why Not Do Away with Processor Clocks?
Article describes basics and state of affairs in 1994. [PowerPC News]
Computer Clocks Wind Down
It's growing harder and more costly to make computer clocks work right. The solution may be to eliminate clocks. Benefits: more performance, reliability; lower cost. But commercial…
Computers without Clocks (or Asynchronous Computers)
Basic explanation of idea and benefits, with reference. [Roland Piquepaille's Technology Trends]
Freeing Computers from the Constraints of Time
Time is running out for the clocks that make our computers tick as scientists develop a new generation of hardware and software based on the simpler designs of the 1950s. [SpaceDai…
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc
Develops and sells chips and IP (intellectual property) for asynchronous logic circuits. California, USA.
It's Time for Clockless Chips
Computer chips without traditional clock face big barriers in coming into the mainstream; timeline, company list. [Technology Review]
Nanocomputer Skips Clock
With components maybe as small as individual molecules, such computers will likely need new designs. [Technology Research News]
Philips Gambit: Self-timing's Time is Here
Philips Research to spin off internal asynchronous chip design technology hoping for wide use in low-power devices. Internally called Tangram, now renamed Handshake Technology is a…
Self-Timed Logic Projects
History, past and current research, publications, lectures, contacts, links.
The Asynchronous Bibliography
Database on circuits, almost 2000 items, download formats: BiBTeX, HTML, PDF, PostScript. Page links: web pages and sites, conferences, produced chips.
Theseus Logic, Inc.
Clockless electronics for power managed, low noise/EMI, secure and reusable circuits and systems. Florida, USA.
Time for the Clockless Computer Chip
Brief article explains why such processors promise more speed, safety, security, miniaturization. [Dataweek]
VLSI Research Group
Develops high-speed circuit technologies and design methods to enable novel architectures. Circuit technologies: asynchronous, low-power, communication links. Design methods: intel…
World’s First Flexible 8-bit Asynchronous Processor
Developed by Seiko Epson, uses low-temperature polysilicon thin-film transistors (LTPS-TFTs) on plastic substrate, energy use down 70%, Epson is researching uses for it. [Electroni…
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