Joint equalization and coding for on-chip bus communication

Srinivasa R. Sridhara, Naresh R. Shanbhag, Ganesh Balamurugan

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Abstract

In this paper we propose using joint equalization and coding to improve on-chip communication speeds by signaling at rates beyond the rate governed by RC delay of the interconnect. Operating beyond the RC limit introduces intersymbol interference (ISI). We mitigate the effects of ISI by employing equalization. The proposed equalizer employs a variable threshold inverter whose switching threshold is modified as a function of past output of the bus. We demonstrate even higher speed-ups by combining equalization with crosstalk avoidance coding. Specifically, simulation results for a 10-mm 32-bit bus in 0.13-/spl mu/m CMOS technology show that 1.28/spl times/ speed-up is achievable by equalization alone and 2.30/spl times/ speed-up is achievable by joint equalization and coding.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 6th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2005
Pages642-647
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event6th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2005 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: Mar 21 2005Mar 23 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED
ISSN (Print)1948-3287
ISSN (Electronic)1948-3295

Other

Other6th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period3/21/053/23/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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