Dynamic Inverter-Based Level Shifter for Robotic Arm Controllers
Author Information
Author(s): Vijayakumar S., Poreddy Lachi Reddy, Basha Mohammed Mahaboob, Gopi Karnam, Gundala Srinivasulu, Syed Javed
Primary Institution: Sreenivasa Institute of Technology and Management Studies
Hypothesis
The study investigates the effectiveness of a dynamic inverter-based level shifter (DIBLS) in improving signal level shifting in robotic arm controllers.
Conclusion
The DIBLS demonstrates significant improvements in operational speed and energy efficiency for voltage level shifting in robotic arm controllers.
Supporting Evidence
- DIBLS can convert voltage levels from 0.3 V to 1.2 V at a frequency of 1 MHz.
- It exhibits a delay of 0.22 ns and power consumption of 16.57 nW.
- The energy per transition is 32.25 fJ.
- The design occupies a compact area of 5.84 µm2.
Takeaway
This study shows a new way to help robots talk to each other better by changing their signal levels quickly and using less power.
Methodology
The DIBLS was developed using 45 nm CMOS technology and evaluated through simulations for delay and energy consumption.
Limitations
The study may not account for all variations in real-world applications of robotic arm controllers.
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