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Resetting Asynchronous QDI Systems

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Chang, Xiaofei (2014) Resetting Asynchronous QDI Systems. Master's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RNGK-RV18. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10042013-160844239

Abstract

Quasi Delay-Insensitive (QDI) systems must be reset into a valid initial state before normal operation can start. Otherwise, deadlock may occur due to wrong handshake communication between processes. This thesis first reviews the traditional Global Reset Schemes (GRS). It then proposes a new Wave Reset Schemes (WRS). By utilizing the third possible value of QDI data codes - reset value, WRS propagates the data with reset value and triggers Local Reset (LR) sequentially. The global reset network for GRS can be removed and all reset signals are generated locally for each process. Circuits templates as well as some special blocks are modified to accommodate the reset value in WRS. An algorithm is proposed to choose the proper Local Reset Input (LRI) in order to shorten reset time. WRS is then applied to an iterative multiplier. The multiplier is proved working under different operating conditions.

Item Type:Thesis (Master's thesis)
Subject Keywords:Digital Circuit Design, Asynchronous Systems, QDI Systems, Reset
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Computer Science
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Martin, Alain J.
Thesis Committee:
  • None, None
Defense Date:30 September 2013
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:10042013-160844239
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10042013-160844239
DOI:10.7907/RNGK-RV18
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:7968
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Xiaofei Chang
Deposited On:09 Oct 2013 16:39
Last Modified:04 Oct 2019 00:02

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