Abstract:An important functional component of a processor is the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU). ALU's are at the core of a microprocessor where all mathematical and logical computations are being performed. ALU's are also one of the most power hungry sections in the processor's data path and are often the possible location of hot-spots. Efficient design of an ALU is therefore a critical issue in processor design environment. Conventional techniques of ALU design employ either tree or chain structure. The Tree structure i… Show more
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