Embedded Memory and Support-Circuitry Design Considerations in Advanced CMOS Technology Slides

Abstract: Rapidly accelerating compute requirements are driving the need for improved bandwidth, reduced latency, higher density and better energy ef?ciency from the memory hierarchy. Embedded memories play a critical role in mitigating the latency and bandwidth limitations of accessing external storage-class memories. This course will explore the challenges of embedded SRAM, DRAM, MRAM and RRAM in advanced technologies and focus on state-of-the-art-circuit techniques used to assist memory functionality and performance. Bio: Eric Karl (Sí03ñMí08) received B.S.E., M.S.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2002, 2004 and 2008, respectively. Dr. Karl held positions at Intel Circuit Research Lab, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center and Sun Microsystems prior to 2008. In 2008, he joined Intel Logic Technology Development, where he is a Senior Principal Engineer engaged in the development of memory circuit technology for low-power and high-performance SoC applications. Dr. Karl has published 27 conference papers and technical journal articles.