Embedded system and application aware design of deregulated energy delivery systems

Xuejing He, Robert P. Dick, Russell E Joseph

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Abstract

Voltage regulation circuity can be removed from embedded systems, commonly saving 30% of the printed circuit board area. Most unregulated systems suffer from performance degradation or premature failure as battery voltage decreases. Researchers have described a technique called power deregulation, in which performance is preserved by activating processor cores as battery voltage decreases. Unfortunately, the operating lifespans of such systems may be limited due to mismatches between the battery discharge profiles and the voltage-performance characteristics of processors. This paper provides a technique for codesign of power deregulated systems in which battery, processor, and workload characteristics are jointly considered. This technique extends lifespans of deregulated embedded systems. We also describe new battery and system performance and power models, some of which are based on a recently commercialized silver-zinc battery technology that is well suited to power deregulated systems. These models support lifetime simulation of regulated and deregulated embedded systems. If it is possible to find an appropriate match between embedded system and battery characteristics, the proposed design technique results in lifetimes similar to those of regulated systems and eliminates the need for bulky power regulation components.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 International Conference on Compilers, Architecture and Synthesis for Embedded Systems, CASES 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-10
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781467383202
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 10 2015
EventInternational Conference on Compilers, Architecture and Synthesis for Embedded Systems, CASES 2015 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: Oct 4 2015Oct 9 2015

Publication series

Name2015 International Conference on Compilers, Architecture and Synthesis for Embedded Systems, CASES 2015

Other

OtherInternational Conference on Compilers, Architecture and Synthesis for Embedded Systems, CASES 2015
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period10/4/1510/9/15

Keywords

  • Battery
  • Embedded systems
  • Energy
  • Voltage regulator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Computer Science Applications

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