Power Down: Energy-Efficient VLSI Design for a Low-Energy World

By: Chaudhuri, Debika

The book presents a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the core principles, design methodologies, and technological innovations that underpin energy-efficient very-large-scale integration (VLSI) systems. It offers readers a clear, cohesive, and up-to-date perspective on low-power design, addressing one of the most critical challenges in modern electronics. Designed for students, researchers, and practicing engineers alike, the book systematically examines the fundamental trade-offs among energy consumption, performance, and reliability in contemporary integrated circuits. By integrating rigorous theoretical foundations with practical, real-world design strategies, the text bridges the gap between academic concepts and industrial practice. Readers are guided through analytical models, design heuristics, and implementation techniques that enable informed decision-making across multiple abstraction levels. Rather than focusing solely on incremental improvements, the book highlights holistic approaches to power reduction, encompassing circuit-level innovations, architectural optimizations, and system-level design choices. Through this multi-level perspective, the book equips readers with the knowledge required to design sustainable, scalable, and high-performance electronic systems. It serves not only as a reference for advanced study and research, but also as a practical guide for engineers seeking to develop energy-aware VLSI solutions for next-generation applications.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9999335462
• ISBN13: 9789999335461
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Eliva Press
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"