CASS-Wide Webinar - Low Power IC Design for a Sustainable World (video)

In an era where sustainability is paramount, the design of low-power integrated circuits (ICs) plays a critical role in reducing energy consumption and mitigating environmental impact. This talk explores innovative strategies in low-power IC design to address the growing demand for energy-efficient electronics in applications ranging from IoT devices to large-scale computing systems. By leveraging advanced techniques such as subthreshold operation, power gating, clock gating, and dynamic voltage scaling, we present a framework for optimizing performance while minimizing power dissipation. The discussion highlights the interplay between circuit-level innovations, including the strategic use of clock gating to reduce dynamic power in idle states, process technology advancements, and system-level integration, emphasizing their collective contribution to a sustainable world. Through simulation results and case studies, we demonstrate how these approaches can significantly lower the carbon footprint of electronic systems, paving the way for greener technology solutions that align with global sustainability goals.