Abstract:
A circuit block within an integrated circuit includes a multiplexor (225, 625) configured to pass either a first signal or a second signal, wherein the first signal is independent of the second signal. The circuit block further includes a first flip-flop (210, 610) configured to receive an output of the multiplexor and a second flip-flop (215, 615) configured to receive the second signal. In a first mode of operation, the multiplexor passes the first signal to the first flip-flop. Further, the first flip flop and the second flip-flop operate independently of one another. In a second mode of operation, the multiplexor passes the second signal to the first flip-flop. Further, the first flip-flop and the second flip-flop both receive the second signal.
Abstract:
A circuit for transmitting signals in an integrated circuit device is described. The circuit comprises a first die; a second die stacked on the first die; and a buffer transmitting data between the first die and the second die; wherein a first inverter of the buffer is on the first die, and a second inverter of the buffer is on the second die. A method of transmitting signals in an integrated circuit device is also described.
Abstract:
A circuit includes a complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) storage element implemented within a p-type substrate and an n-well implemented within the p-type substrate that is independent of the storage element. The n-well and the storage element are separated by a minimum distance in which the p-type substrate includes no n-well.