Optimizing Energy Efficiency in ALU: Power Gating and Clock Gating Strategies

Abstract

In the realm of digital circuit design, power gating and clock gating emerge as indispensable techniques for enhancing energy efficiency without compromising performance, particularly within components like the Full Adder. Power gating selectively shuts down inactive circuitry, mitigating static power dissipation by eliminating leakage currents. Meanwhile, clock gating disables the clock signal to idle components, effectively curbing dynamic power consumption attributed to unnecessary clock toggling. These techniques hold significant relevance for battery-powered devices and energyconstrained systems, where power optimization is critical. This paper provides an in-depth examination of power gating and clock gating methodologies tailored for Full Adder circuits, detailing their implementation strategies and their collaborative impact on power efficiency. It explores the advantages, limitations, recent advancements, challenges, and future research directions in the context of low-power Full Adder design enabled by techniques.