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An efficient 2D router architecture for extending the performance of inhomogeneous 3D NoC-based multi-core architectures

Opoku Agyeman, M. and Zong, W. (2016) An efficient 2D router architecture for extending the performance of inhomogeneous 3D NoC-based multi-core architectures. In: 2016 International Symposium on Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing Workshops (SBAC-PADW) :. USA: IEEE. pp. 79-84.

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Abstract:
To meet the performance and scalability demands of the fast-paced technological growth towards exascale and Big-Data processing with the performance bottleneck of conventional metal based interconnects, alternative interconnect fabrics such as inhomogeneous three dimensional integrated Network-on-Chip (3D NoC) has emanated as a cost-effective solution for emerging multi-core design. However, these interconnects trade-off optimized performance for cost by restricting the number of area and power hungry 3D routers. Consequently, in this paper, we propose a low-latency adaptive router with a low-complexity single-cycle bypassing mechanism to alleviate the performance degradation due to the slow 2D routers in inhomogeneous 3D NoCs. By combining the low-complexity bypassing technique with adaptive routing, the proposed router is able to balance the traffic in the network to reduce the average packet latency under various traffic loads. Simulation shows that, the proposed router can reduce the average packet delay by an average of 45% in 3D NoCs.
Creators:
Opoku Agyeman, M. and Zong, W.
Publisher:
IEEE
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Computing
Date:
11 September 2016
Date Type:
Acceptance
Page Range:
pp. 79-84
Title of Book:
2016 International Symposium on Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing Workshops (SBAC-PADW) :
Place of Publication:
USA
Language:
English
ISBN:
978-1-5090-4844-1
DOI:
10.1109/SBAC-PADW.2016.22
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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