VLSI design innovations using nanotechnology for improved power efficiency

The integration of Nanotechnology in VLSI design is the subject of this study where it is seen as an opportunity to tackle problems of power consumption, performance, and thermal management. CMOS technology was invented at Bell Labs for your radio, TV, computer, cell phones and lot of other things you use today, and is currently a first order technology; just because it changed your life does not mean it cannot be improved. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene appear as a transformative solution due to excellent electrical and thermal properties. The results have shown that with the use of nanotechnology, significant power reduction, improved propagation delay, and increase operating frequency can be achieved. Furthermore, graphene is also much more thermally stable, and shows outstanding heat dissipation properties. Despite those, however, manufacturing inconsistencies, new design methodologies and thermal management complexities are still major stumbling blocks. Further exploration of advanced fabrication techniques, innovative device architectures and improved simulation tools are needed before nanotechnology can reach its full potential. It is also important for it to be standardised and scalable. This work addresses these challenges and nanotechnology promises to revolutionize VLSI design with systems that are more compact, efficient, and powerful. Finally this article concludes that although tremendous hurdles exist, the integration of nanomaterials is enabled, a paradigm shift to next generation electronic systems able to meet the requirements of high performance at high energy efficiency.