Coherent interconnect power reduction using hardware controlled split snoop directories

    公开(公告)号:US10606339B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-31

    申请号:US15259697

    申请日:2016-09-08

    Abstract: Aspects include computing devices, apparatus, and methods implemented by the apparatus for implementing multiple split snoop directories on a computing device having any number of processors, any number of power domains, and any number of processor caches. For example, various aspects may include enabling a first split snoop directory for a first power domain and a second split snoop directory for a second power domain, wherein the first power domain includes a first plurality of processor caches and the second power domain includes at least one processor cache, determining whether all of the first plurality of processor caches are in a low power state, and disabling the first split snoop directory in response to determining that the first plurality of processor caches are in a low power state. Similar operations may be performed for N number of power domains and M number of processor caches.

    INTERCONNECTIONS FOR MODULAR DIE DESIGNS
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230325576A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-12

    申请号:US17655823

    申请日:2022-03-22

    CPC classification number: G06F30/394 G11C5/06 G11C8/12

    Abstract: Interconnections for modular die designs are disclosed. In one aspect, a die that is a chiplet is designed and tested for suitability. After approval of the chiplet design, multiple dies or chiplets may be coupled together within a multi-die package to form a package having desired computing capabilities. After assembly, each chiplet is provided a unique identifier, such as by setting a fuse. Based on the unique identifier, each chiplet is made aware of how interfaces to other chiplets are configured so that signals may be routed appropriately. Using modular chiplets in this fashion reduces testing requirements and non-recurring expenses while increasing flexibility for design options.

    Interconnections for modular die designs

    公开(公告)号:US11972189B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-30

    申请号:US17655823

    申请日:2022-03-22

    CPC classification number: G06F30/394 G11C5/06 G11C8/12

    Abstract: Interconnections for modular die designs are disclosed. In one aspect, a die that is a chiplet is designed and tested for suitability. After approval of the chiplet design, multiple dies or chiplets may be coupled together within a multi-die package to form a package having desired computing capabilities. After assembly, each chiplet is provided a unique identifier, such as by setting a fuse. Based on the unique identifier, each chiplet is made aware of how interfaces to other chiplets are configured so that signals may be routed appropriately. Using modular chiplets in this fashion reduces testing requirements and non-recurring expenses while increasing flexibility for design options.

    Coherent Interconnect Power Reduction Using Hardware Controlled Split Snoop Directories

    公开(公告)号:US20180067542A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-08

    申请号:US15259697

    申请日:2016-09-08

    Abstract: Aspects include computing devices, apparatus, and methods implemented by the apparatus for implementing multiple split snoop directories on a computing device having any number of processors, any number of power domains, and any number of processor caches. For example, various aspects may include enabling a first split snoop directory for a first power domain and a second split snoop directory for a second power domain, wherein the first power domain includes a first plurality of processor caches and the second power domain includes at least one processor cache, determining whether all of the first plurality of processor caches are in a low power state, and disabling the first split snoop directory in response to determining that the first plurality of processor caches are in a low power state. Similar operations may be performed for N number of power domains and M number of processor caches.

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