Title :
MicroNetwork-based integration for SOCs
Author_Institution :
Sonics Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA
Abstract :
In this paper, we describe the concept of using an on-chip network as the fundamental communication architecture for a complex SOC design. We describe some of the salient features of a MicroNetwork that we have implemented, and introduce an automated development environment that makes MicroNetwork-based design productive. Finally, we show how one would use our MicroNetwork to integrate an SOC, and provide a general description of several completed MicroNetwork-based designs.
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; circuit CAD; industrial property; integrated circuit design; logic CAD; logic gates; IP; MicroNetwork-based integration; automated development environment; complex SOC design; fundamental communication architecture; logic design; on-chip network; Communication system control; Computer architecture; Data buses; Manufacturing; Network-on-a-chip; Permission; Protocols; Streaming media; Switches; Telecommunication network topology;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation Conference, 2001. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
1-58113-297-2
DOI :
10.1109/DAC.2001.156223
