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10. System-on-Chip (SoC) Design and Emerging Trends in Computer Architecture

System-on-Chip (SoC) design integrates multiple components into a single chip, enhancing performance, cost-efficiency, and power management. Emerging trends like heterogeneous computing, AI acceleration, and modular chiplet designs are central to modern architecture. The chapter addresses challenges such as thermal management and security risks that arise with complex SoCs.

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  • 10

    System-On-Chip (Soc) Design And Emerging Trends In Computer Architecture

    This chapter discusses System-on-Chip (SoC) design principles and key emerging trends in computer architecture, focusing on integration, efficiency, and new technological developments.

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  • 10.1

    Introduction

    This section introduces System-on-Chip (SoC) design principles and emerging trends in computer architecture.

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  • 10.2

    What Is A System-On-Chip (Soc)?

    A System-on-Chip (SoC) integrates all computer components into a single chip, providing advantages like smaller size, lower cost, and higher energy efficiency.

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  • 10.3

    Components Of An Soc

    This section discusses the essential components of a System-on-Chip (SoC) and their functions.

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  • 10.4

    Soc Design Considerations

    This section outlines key considerations for designing System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, emphasizing area, power, performance, security, and connectivity.

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  • 10.5

    Design Tools And Methodologies

    This section discusses the essential tools and methodologies employed in designing Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), emphasizing Hardware Description Languages (HDLs), EDA tools, and practices for testability and intellectual property reuse.

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  • 10.6

    Heterogeneous Computing

    Heterogeneous computing integrates various processor types on a single chip to optimize performance for diverse tasks.

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  • 10.7

    Chiplet-Based Design (Modular Socs)

    Chiplet-based design offers a modular approach for System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, improving scalability and enabling the integration of diverse intellectual properties (IPs).

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  • 10.8

    Emerging Trends In Computer Architecture

    This section explores notable emerging trends in computer architecture, emphasizing the integration of AI, quantum computing, RISC-V architecture, neuromorphic computing, and edge computing.

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  • 10.8.1

    Ai And Machine Learning Acceleration

    This section discusses AI and machine learning acceleration in computer architecture, emphasizing specialized hardware like NPUs and tensor cores.

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  • 10.8.2

    Quantum Computing Architectures

    The section focuses on quantum computing architectures, particularly the concepts of qubits and quantum gates, emphasizing their potential for exponential performance improvements in specific applications.

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  • 10.8.3

    Risc-V Architecture

    RISC-V is an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) that is customizable and scalable for various computing needs.

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  • 10.8.4

    Neuromorphic Computing

    Neuromorphic computing refers to architectures inspired by the human brain, utilizing spiking neural networks for energy-efficient processing.

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  • 10.8.5

    Edge And Fog Computing

    Edge and fog computing are architectures designed for efficient processing at the edge of networks, enhancing low-latency and real-time analytics.

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  • 10.9

    Challenges In Soc And Modern Architecture

    This section discusses the key challenges faced in System-on-Chip (SoC) design and modern computer architecture, focusing on thermal management, verification complexity, security risks, and technology scaling.

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  • 10.10

    Applications Of Socs And Emerging Architectures

    This section outlines the diverse applications of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology across several industries and emerging architectural trends.

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  • 10.11

    Summary Of Key Concepts

    This section encapsulates the essence of System-on-Chip (SoC) design, focusing on integration, efficiency, and emerging trends.

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References

ee4-cpa-10.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • SoCs integrate all necessar...
  • Emerging trends like AI acc...
  • There are significant chall...

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