1999 IEEE International Conference on Computer Design (ICCD'99) Simultaneous Switching Noise Considerations in the Design of a High Speed, Multiported TLB of a Server-Class Microprocessor Austin, Texas October 10-October 13 ISBN: 0-7695-0406-X
Noise introduced on the supply networks by simultaneous switching of the nodes of complex macros is becoming an important issue in very deep sub-micron technologies. Server-class microprocessors demand design of very high speed, multiported macros that generate high peak currents and current slew-rates. This paper investigates one such macro: a fully associative, multiported data TLB. Our simulations show a slowdown of 10-20% due to the supply noise despite a robust C4-based supply network. The traditional solution of employing decoupling capacitors to combat the supply noise results in an unacceptable area increase. Macro design techniques that can reduce peak current and current slew rate without reducing the speed of critical path are proposed. Employment of hierarchical match line and delayed split precharge techniques reduce the SSN and the required decoupling capacitance by a factor of 5x.
Index Terms:
simultaneous switching noise, decoupling capacitance, TLB, multiported, supply inductance
Citation:
Nathan Kalyanasundharam, Nital Patwa, "Simultaneous Switching Noise Considerations in the Design of a High Speed, Multiported TLB of a Server-Class Microprocessor," iccd, pp.118, 1999 IEEE International Conference on Computer Design (ICCD'99), 1999 Usage of this product signifies your acceptance of the Terms of Use. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||