3D IC power benefit study under practical design considerations

Taigon Song, Moongon Jung, Yang Wan, Yarui Peng, Sung Kyu Lim

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Abstract

Despite many predictions that 3D IC is the solution for future low-power electronics, few studies describe how this can happen in real designs. In this paper, we investigate the practical design factors that affect the power consumption of 3D IC using a commercial-grade large-scale benchmark (OpenSPARC T2). In particular, we investigate the impact of power distribution network (PDN) in designer's perspective. Our study shows that PDN significantly affects several important design metrics in addition to the total power.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference and 2015 IEEE Materials for Advanced Metallization Conference, IITC/MAM 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages335-337
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781467373562
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Nov 2015
EventIEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference and 2015 IEEE Materials for Advanced Metallization Conference, IITC/MAM 2015 - Grenoble, France
Duration: 18 May 201521 May 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference and 2015 IEEE Materials for Advanced Metallization Conference, IITC/MAM 2015

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference and 2015 IEEE Materials for Advanced Metallization Conference, IITC/MAM 2015
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityGrenoble
Period18/05/1521/05/15

Keywords

  • Capacitance
  • Integrated circuits
  • Layout
  • Metals
  • Routing
  • Three-dimensional displays
  • Wires

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