International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Vijay Kumar J, Panduranga P, Chandrasekhar Reddy C
Abstract: In contemporary computer systems, the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) serves as the central component of the Central Processing Unit (CPU), executing fundamental tasks such as arithmetic calculations, logical operations, and data transfer. As information technology advances, the demand for computing continues to rise, leading to increasingly stringent requirements for accuracy, speed, and energy efficiency in computing processes. The design and optimization of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) are crucial for enhancing both the performance and energy efficiency of a system. Consequently, they are central to research and technological advancements. This paper aims to summarize and investigate the application scenarios, development, and optimization potential of ALUs. It reviews various contexts, such as embedded systems, quantum computing, and high-performance processors, to illustrate how customized ALU designs can address specific requirements. In terms of optimization strategies, the study discusses advanced arithmetic circuits using 5 stages of pipeline RISC-V, next-generation logic gates, Quantum cost-optimized reversible vedic multipliers, Gate Diffusion Input (GDI) technology, reversible logic, Single Electron Transistor (SET) and Quantum Cellular Automata (QCA) technology as methods to reduce power consumption and increase processing speeds.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20861986
