Montek Singh COMP Nov 8, 2011
Basics of network-on-chip ◦ what is an NOC? ◦ why is an NOC needed? ◦ main features ◦ examples Next two classes ◦ case studies ◦ benefits and challenges ◦ key research problems
Communication fabric between components/cores
Wires getting “worse”
Several topologies
Grid-structured NoC
… in terms of OSI layer model of networking
Analogous to the network adapters for Wifi/Ethernet
thin (spread) layout vs. concentrated