Data transfer network on a chip utilizing a mesh of rings topolo

Details Data transfer network on a chip utilizing a mesh of rings topolo Data transfer network on a chip utilizing a mesh of rings topolo

1997-07-14

1999-10-26

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

710126, 709251, G06F 1300

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active

059744871

ABSTRACT:
A computer chip includes a plurality of modules interconnected in an on-chip data transfer network configured in a mesh or ring of rings topology. The data transfer network includes links or buses, and switchpoints. The links or buses are configured in a ring topology as a mesh or ring of rings with each group of links of bus including a portion which is shared with a portion of another group of links or bus. The bus switchpoints are positioned at intersections of the mesh of rings. Each switchpoint is operable to route data from a source to a destination so that the modules are operable to communicate with each other through the groups of links or buses, and switchpoints. In various embodiments, the modules are coupled to the links or buses and/or the switchpoints. The various modules may be processors, memories and/or hybrids and may include, or be coupled through, a communication port coupled to one of the links or buses such that the communication port is operable to transmit and receive data on one of the links or buses. In one embodiment, the links or buses are replaced by transfer paths directly connected between various switchpoints to form collectively a mesh of rings with one or more of the transfer paths comprised in two different neighboring rings. Each switchpoint is coupled to at least three transfer paths with possibly some switchpoints coupled to four or more transfer links. The switchpoints are located at intersections of the mesh of rings.

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