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Palem, Krishna V. Muntimadugu, Kirthi Krishna 2013-03-08T00:36:57Z 2013-03-08T00:36:57Z 2011 Muntimadugu, Kirthi Krishna. "Optimization Techniques for Minimizing Energy Consumption in Approximate Circuits." (2011) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70363">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70363</a>. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70363 MuntimaduguK THESIS E.E. 2011 MUNTIMADUGU This work presents different global and local optimization techniques for designing "approximate" circuits which decrease energy consumption, one of the most important criteria in present day circuit design. The concept of "approximate" circuits which trades off energy consumption to output quality, thus creating a new dimension to the design space, is radically different from the conventional design principle in which all circuits operate correctly all the time. But efficient and intelligent designs have to be realized to tap its full potential. These techniques, which have not been explored till date, are based on a rigorous mathematical model and target to improve the output quality of a given circuit keeping the energy consumption to a minimum. They use the value of information and the architecture of the circuit to maximize efficiency. They have been applied to digital signal processing circuits to realize energy savings up to 2X the conventional value. 179 p. application/pdf eng Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder. Applied sciences Computer engineering Electrical engineering Optimization Techniques for Minimizing Energy Consumption in Approximate Circuits Thesis Text Electrical Engineering Engineering Rice University Masters Master of Science open.access