Interconnect scaling challenges, and opportunities to enable system-level performance beyond 30 nm pitch
Griselda Bonilla, Nicholas A. Lanzillo, Chunhua Hu, C. Penny, Ankit Kumar
Abstract
On-chip interconnects are fundamental to semiconductor functionality. We discuss the scaling challenges and opportunities to continue to offer increased system performance, especially as computing systems become heterogeneous. Continued focus must shift from traditional scaling and device performance towards providing the high interconnectivity needed to support heterogeneous systems.
Topics & Concepts
InterconnectivityInterconnectionScalingComputer scienceFocus (optics)Computer architectureSystem on a chipEmbedded systemElectronic engineeringTelecommunicationsEngineeringPhysicsArtificial intelligenceMathematicsGeometryOpticsSemiconductor materials and devicesCopper Interconnects and ReliabilitySemiconductor materials and interfaces