VLSI Photonic Ring Interconnect for Embedded MultiComputers: Architecture and Performance

  • Roger Chamberlain
  • , Mark Franklin
  • , Abhijit Mahajan

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Abstract

This paper presents both an architectural design and performance analysis of a multicomputer interconnection network based upon the use of optical technology. The system uses Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs) and free space optics to implement a physical ring topology logically configured as a multiring. A novel network and memory interface architecture is proposed to enable the processing nodes to exploit the bandwidth made available by the optical interconnect. The Deficit Round Robin (DRR) protocol is adapted to the ring for media access. A discrete-event simulation model of the interconnect and protocol is used to examine performance issues such as throughput, latency and fairness.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication14th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems 2001, PDCS 2001
EditorsEdwin Sha
PublisherInternational Society for Computers and Their Applications (ISCA)
Pages351-358
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781618395740
StatePublished - 2001
Event14th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems, PDCS 2001 - Richardson, United States
Duration: Aug 8 2001Aug 10 2001

Publication series

Name14th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems 2001, PDCS 2001

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems, PDCS 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityRichardson
Period08/8/0108/10/01

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