Vendor: CurrentRF Category: Voltage Reference

CC-100IP-PI Power Integrity Enhancement IP

The CC-100IP-PI on Chip IP Block is an on-chip adjustable Impedance Controlled Hyper- capacitor with a Capacitance Multiplication…

Overview

The CC-100IP-PI on Chip IP Block is an on-chip adjustable Impedance Controlled Hyper- capacitor with a Capacitance Multiplication, Series Inductance Nullification, Cybersecurity Enhancement and an Energy Harvesting capabilities. The impedance controlled Hyper-Bypass Capacitor IP creates an adjustable Impedance controlled point in IC power grids aiding in maximum on chip supply line filtering, Impedance matching for Power Grid flat frequency response, showing an up to a 600X improvement in effective and reservoir capacitance. The IP features a circuit noise activated dynamic input current controlled reservoir capacitance, and can function as a “stand-alone” on Chip DCAP, or work in parallel with existing DCAP structures. Due to the embedded IP negative feedback, the CC-100 features a 25% reduction in Hyper-Capacitor effective series inductance (ESL). The IP operates by feeding back a portion (nominally 20%) of the bypass current flowing through IP input base capacitors, feeding back current onto the chip power grid, preventing bypass Capacitor Deep discharge, thus reducing overall chip dynamic power draw. These effects substantially reduce RF Emissions from chip power grids making systems less vulnerable to cyber hacking and more secure. The IP draws no current for operation, thus maximizing block efficiency.
The Impedance Controlled Hyper Cap IP is meant to replace or work in parallel with existing on chip decoupling capacitors, thus can be shaped into various aspect ratios and sizes to fit on-chip “white space”, the area under power grids, etc. in the same fashion as typical on-chip decoupling capacitors. In similar fashion to typical decoupling capacitors, the IP blocks can be connected in parallel to increase overall Power Grid Impedance Matching, RF emission reduction, reservoir capability, and effective capacitance.

Key features

  • Occupies the same on chip area as standard DCAPs with at least a 600X effective capacitance increase
  • Up to a 36% Dynamic Power and RF Emissions Reduction
  • On-Chip Cybersecurity Enhancement
  • 25% Reduction in Capacitor ESL
  • Provides an adjustble impedance point in IC power-grids
  • Can work in parallel with existing IC DCAPs
  • Fits into any On chip footprint
  • Ability to port to any manufacturing process
  • Customizable design is not needed to support the operation of the device or IP.

Block Diagram

Benefits

  • Enables Lowest Possible Dynamic Power Dissipation and RF Emissions
  • Activates when the System/Chip is Active(Circuit noise activated)
  • Enables Lowest possible Supply Line Noise--increasing IC sensitivity
  • Creates the adjustable Impedance point in IC Power-Grids
  • Suppresses Frequencies Hackers use to gain access to Computers and embedded systems
  • No software to load for block activation
  • Adjustable Aspect ratio--fits into any circuit area,
  • Draws No DC power for Operation

Applications

  • Adjustable Power Grid Impedance Control
  • On chip DCAP replacement--At least a 600X increase in effective capacitiance
  • Power Supply Decoupling in ICs
  • RF Emissions reduction
  • Dynamic Power reduction
  • Power Reduction and Cyber Security Enhancements in Digital, Mixed Signal, and Processor chips

What’s Included?

  • Working Silicon Loaner Samples
  • Behavioral Model
  • Datasheet
  • .gds view
  • LEF view
  • 2 to 3 week custom spin time
  • Customizable Circuit Design
  • Design Support
  • Datasheet-cut and paste the URL into a web browser to view
  • Behavioral Model-cut and paste into a web browser to view.

Video

The CC-100IP-PI (Power Integrity) embedded in a PowerStic Module
The CC-100IP PI is embedded in a PowerStic Demonstration module

Files

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Specifications

Identity

Part Number
CC-100IP-PI
Vendor
CurrentRF
Type
Silicon IP

Provider

CurrentRF
HQ: United States
CurrentRF is a High Tech company that offers products and services that allow customers enhanced Cyber Security and to save energy and money, drastically reducing their total cost of ownership (TCO) on their existing computing hardware. Through four flagship products, PowerStic and Exodus and the CC-100 Power Optimizer (PowerOp) IC and IP, customers can save up to 20% on their IT utility bills, obtain an average of 30 minutes of additional battery life on their mobile or battery operated systems, and enable smaller and more efficient system design by reducing the power profile for the IoT, neural imprinting, and any other mobile or implantable technology.

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What is CC-100IP-PI Power Integrity Enhancement IP?

CC-100IP-PI Power Integrity Enhancement IP is a Voltage Reference IP core from CurrentRF listed on Semi IP Hub.

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