Three generations of asynchronous microprocessors

@article{Martin2003ThreeGO,
  title={Three generations of asynchronous microprocessors},
  author={Alain J. Martin and Mika Nystr{\"o}m and Catherine G. Wong},
  journal={IEEE Design \& Test of Computers},
  year={2003},
  volume={20},
  pages={9-17}
}
We trace the evolution of Caltech asynchronous processors from a simple proof of concept, to a high-performance MIPS-like processor using a different buffer circuit for better performance, to the latest 8051 clone targeting low-energy operation. We describe the control aspects of the evolving circuit styles. We describe these three generations of asynchronous microprocessors (Caltech asynchronous processors, MiniMIPS and Lutonium) and the corresponding circuit families and design methods. The… 
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