Millimeter Wave Transceiver Interconnection for Processing Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing computing devices face challenges in reducing power consumption due to the significant energy consumption by interconnecting traces and associated driver circuitry, which leads to heat dissipation issues.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a processing module that utilizes millimeter wave (MMW) transceivers to facilitate communication between the processing core and memory, reducing the need for traditional interconnecting traces and driver circuitry by exchanging instructions and data via an RF bus structure within the MMW range of 3 GHz to 300 GHz.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional interconnecting traces and driver circuitry are used for communication between processing core and memory, then reliable data transmission is achieved, but power consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional electrical interconnect trace system with a millimeter wave RF bus communication system. Instead of using physical traces to conduct signals, the invention uses electromagnetic waves in the millimeter wave frequency range (3 GHz to 300 GHz) to transmit data between the processing core and memory, thereby eliminating the need for power-intensive driver circuitry and reducing overall power consumption while maintaining communication reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the communication parameter from electrical signal transmission through traces to electromagnetic wave transmission at millimeter wave frequencies. This parameter change enables direct wireless or wireless-like communication between components, reducing the need for traditional interconnect infrastructure and associated power consumption
2Reliability
If traditional interconnecting traces and driver circuitry are used for communication between processing core and memory, then stable signal transmission is achieved, but heat dissipation issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes the trace-based electrical interconnect system with millimeter wave RF bus communication, which transmits signals as electromagnetic waves rather than through physical conductors. This replacement eliminates the heat generation from driver circuitry and trace resistance, thereby resolving heat dissipation issues while maintaining signal transmission stability through the RF communication protocol
3Use of energy by moving object
If millimeter wave transceivers are used to replace traditional interconnects, then power consumption is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal millimeter wave transceiver interface that can handle multiple communication functions (data transmission, control signals, error correction) through a single integrated RF bus system. This multi-functional approach, while introducing new complexity, consolidates multiple separate trace-based interfaces into one unified communication pathway, managing the overall system complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach significantly reduces power consumption and heat dissipation by minimizing the use of traditional interconnects, thereby enhancing the efficiency and performance of computing devices.
Implementation Method 1
millimeter wave (MMW) transceivers to facilitate communication between the processing core and memory... exchanging instructions and data via an RF bus structure within the MMW range of 3 GHz to 300 GHz
Data Source
AI summary
A processing module includes a fetch and decode module, an instruction register, a data register, an execution module, and a millimeter wave (MMW) transceiver section. The fetch and decode module is operable to fetch and decode an instruction of a program and to identify data associated with the instruction. The execution module is operable to execute the instruction upon the data associated with the instruction. The MMW transceiver section is operable to wirelessly receive at least one of the instruction and the data associated with the instruction from memory.