by In the realm of technological advancements, the integration of electronic chips in commercial devices has undergone a significant transformation. Where once central processing units (CPUs) were connected to memory units through traditional front-side-bus (FSB) interfaces, the landscape has evolved to incorporate multiple chiplets and sophisticated electronic components.
Intel Corporation has been at the forefront of these innovations, introducing new architectures and standards to enhance the design of systems with packaged chiplets. A recent paper published by researchers at Intel Corporation Santa Clara delves into a groundbreaking approach to enhance the performance of systems built on the universal chiplet interconnect express (UCIe) standard. This standard aims to streamline connections between multi-function chiplets in modern System-in-Package (SiP) designs.
The proposed approach outlined in the paper, published in Nature Electronics, focuses on optimizing power efficiency and performance by reducing the frequency in circuit designs. Dr. Debendra Das Sharma, Intel Senior Fellow and co-GM of Memory and I/O Technologies, highlighted the company’s commitment to driving technologies like PCI-Express, CXL, and UCIe to meet the growing demand for power-efficient performance.
As silicon and packaging technologies continue to advance, there is a growing emphasis on reducing bump pitches, the distance between bumps connecting individual chips on circuit boards. Dr. Das Sharma’s research team explored strategies to maximize system performance and power efficiency amidst decreasing bump pitches for on-package interconnects.
The study revealed that lowering the frequency in UCIe-aligned systems, as bump interconnect pitches shrink, has a positive impact on power efficiency and overall performance. This departure from the conventional practice of increasing frequency with a higher number of wires signifies a paradigm shift in circuit design strategies.
Dr. Das Sharma emphasized the potential industry-wide implications of their work, emphasizing the importance of standardization to drive future advancements. The research paves the way for the evolution of interconnected circuit systems and sets the stage for further innovations in the field.
In conclusion, Intel’s revolutionary approach to enhancing power efficiency and reliability in chiplet ecosystems marks a significant milestone in the realm of semiconductor technology. The commitment to innovation and standardization ensures that the industry is poised for transformative advancements in the years to come.
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