The document focuses on power optimization techniques for low power VLSI circuits in deep submicron CMOS technology, addressing challenges such as leakage power and overall power management on chips. It reviews various optimization strategies at different levels of abstraction, including system, algorithm, architecture, gate, and transistor levels, highlighting techniques like voltage scaling, power gating, and transistor stacking. The paper aims to provide designers with a comprehensive survey of advancements in power optimization methods and to assist in selecting appropriate techniques based on specific design requirements.