Exploring the design space of power-aware opto-electronic networked systems

Xuning Chen, Li Shiuan Peh, Gu Yeon Wei, Yue Kai Huang, Paul Prucnal

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Abstract

As microprocessors become increasingly interconnected, the power consumed by the interconnection network can no longer be ignored. Moreover, with demand for link bandwidth increasing, optical links are replacing electrical links in inter-chassis and inter-board environments. As a result, the power dissipation of optical links is becoming as critical as their speed. In this paper, we first explore options for building high speed opto-electronic links and discuss the power characteristics of different link components. Then, we propose circuit and network mechanisms that can realize power-aware optical links - links whose power consumption can be tuned dynamically in response to changes in network traffic. Finally, we incorporate power-control policies along with the power characterization of link circuitry into a detailed network simulator to evaluate the performance cost and power savings of building power-aware opto-electronic networked systems. Simulation results show that more than 75% savings in power consumption can be achieved with the proposed power-aware opto-electronic network.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 11th International Symposium on High-Performance Computer Architecture, HPCA-11 2005
Pages120-131
Number of pages12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event11th International Symposium on High-Performance Computer Architecture, HPCA-11 2005 - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Feb 12 2005Feb 16 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on High-Performance Computer Architecture
ISSN (Print)1530-0897

Other

Other11th International Symposium on High-Performance Computer Architecture, HPCA-11 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period2/12/052/16/05

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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