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Key features of the design methodology enabling a multi-core SoC implementation of a first-generation CELL processor

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Author	Pham, D. Anderson, H.W. Behnen, E. Bolliger, M. Gupta, S. Hofstee, P. Harvey, P. Johns, C. Kahle, J. Kameyama, A. Keaty, J. Le, B. Sang Lee Tuyen Nguyen Petrovick, J. Mydung Pham Pille, J. Posluszny, S. Riley, M. Verock, J. Warnock, J. Weitzel, S. Wendel, D.
Copyright Year	2006
Description	Author affiliation: IBM Syst. & Technol. Group, Austin, TX, USA (Pham, D.; Anderson, H.W.; Behnen, E.; Bolliger, M.; Gupta, S.; Hofstee, P.; Harvey, P.; Johns, C.; Kahle, J.)
Abstract	This paper reviews the design challenges that current and future processors must face, with stringent power limits and high frequency targets, and the design methods required to overcome the above challenges and address the continuing Giga-scale system integration trend. This paper then describes the details behind the design methodology that was used to successfully implement a first-generation CELL processor - a multi-core SoC. Key features of this methodology are broad optimization with fast rule-based analysis engines using macro-level abstraction for constraints propagation up/down the design hierarchy, coupled with accurate transistor level simulation for detailed analysis. The methodology fostered the modular design concept that is inherent to the CELL architecture, enabling a high frequency design by maximizing custom circuit content through re-use, and balanced power, frequency, and die size targets through global convergence capabilities. The design has roughly 241 million transistors implemented in 90 nm SOI technology with 8 levels of copper interconnects and one local interconnect layer. The chip has been tested at various temperatures, voltages, and frequencies. Correct operation has been observed in the lab on first pass silicon at frequencies well over 4GHz.
File Size	334254
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0780394518
DOI	10.1109/ASPDAC.2006.1594796
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2006-01-24
Publisher Place	Japan
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Design methodology Frequency Integrated circuit interconnections Constraint optimization Design optimization Engines Coupling circuits Analytical models Circuit simulation Copper
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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