Parameter optimization tool for enhancing on-chip network performance
Jouni Riihimäki, Erno Salminen, Kimmo Kuusilinna, Timo D. Hämäläinen · 2003
In this paper, we present a tool to be used in the optimization of interconnection parameters in order to achieve optimal performance and implementation with minimal costs. The optimization tool uses an iterative algorithm to optimize the interconnection parameters, such as data width, priorities, and the time an agent can reserve the interconnection, to fulfill the given constraints. In the used test case, the required area decreased 50% while 85% of the original bandwidth was obtained. This was due to an improved arbitration process.