Implementing the VLSI Transition To 3V Power Supply

As the voltage standard for VLSI circuits changes from 5 to 3 volts, producing and delivering power becomes more difficult. This will significantly limit the overall systems improvements expected from this change. Power supply efficiency decreases and the size and cost increase. Power distribution difficulties increase with higher currents and lower noise margins. The solutions to these problems will require rethinking conventional power supply technology and the way power is integrated into a system