In this era of smart computing, big data and deep analytics define the architecture of computers and the software that runs on these systems. The hardware technology is evolving to support the needs of the systems under the constraints of decreasing cost per performance, increasing bandwidth per unit area and constant power per unit volume from one generation of systems to the next. To meet these constraints, the trade-offs of proposed solutions need to be evaluated. As a pair of examples, 3D integration provides the possibility of higher compute density and data bandwidth at the challenge of maintaining power density and cost constraints, and integrated voltage regulation provides the possibility of maintaining power density with the challenge of maintaining compute density and cost constraints. This presentation will discuss the application of new technology that address design challenges and the tradeoffs that are encountered.

Speaker(s): Dale Becker,

Location:
Room: EV2.260
Bldg: Concordia University, EV Building
1515 Ste. Catherine West
Montreal, Quebec
H3G 2W1