Adaptive multicast routing method for 3D mesh-based Networks-on-Chip

Poona Bahrebar, Azarakhsh Jalalvand, Dirk Stroobandt

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Abstract

The amalgamation of 3D VLSI technology and Networks-on-Chip (NoCs) offers a promising architectural platform for the future Multi-Processor Systems-on-Chip (MPSoCs). Since multicast communication is frequently exploited in such systems, it is highly desirable to design NoC-based routing methods that support multicast. In this paper, a highly adaptive and deadlock-free multicast routing method is proposed for 3D mesh-based NoCs without using virtual channels. Unlike conventional turn models which prohibit certain turns to avoid deadlock, the proposed scheme restricts the locations where certain turns can take place to provide a more even degree of routing adaptiveness. Moreover, different sets of rules are employed for different layers of the NoC to decrease the likelihood of congestion in the network. The simulation results demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed method due to a balanced traffic distribution across the network.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInternational System on Chip Conference
EditorsKaijian Shi, Thomas Buchner, Danella Zhao, Ramalingam Sridhar
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages70-75
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479933785
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 5 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event27th IEEE International System on Chip Conference, SOCC 2014 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: Sep 2 2014Sep 5 2014

Publication series

NameInternational System on Chip Conference
ISSN (Print)2164-1676
ISSN (Electronic)2164-1706

Conference

Conference27th IEEE International System on Chip Conference, SOCC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period9/2/149/5/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

  • 3D NoCs
  • deadlock
  • Hamiltonian routing strategy
  • multicast
  • path-based partitioning methods
  • turn model

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