Abstract:
In this paper, we introduce a topology for network on chips that is named cluster-mesh (CM) topology. This architecture reduces dynamic and static power consumption in No...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
In this paper, we introduce a topology for network on chips that is named cluster-mesh (CM) topology. This architecture reduces dynamic and static power consumption in NoCs and can reduce latency of communications in low traffic or local traffic applications. With cluster-mesh topology, area reduction in routers is about 44% and in links we can save more than 50% in area too. The dynamic power in this architecture is reduced more than 20%. The idea of clustering may be applied to some other topologies such as Torus and Octagon
Date of Conference: 21-24 May 2006
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 11 September 2006
Print ISBN:0-7803-9389-9