Multi-Node Synchronization Circuit Using Segmented Signal Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing synchronization technologies in multi-node environments suffer from high latency and complex, error-prone control logic, especially when dealing with a large number of nodes or multiple groups of nodes.
Innovation Solution
A synchronization circuit and chip design that includes M group synchronization signal generating circuits and a node synchronization signal generating circuit, allowing for separate generation of synchronization indication signals by group circuits to drive node synchronization signal generation, thereby efficiently controlling synchronization across multiple nodes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If nodes send synchronization ready indication signals to a designated node via bus or communication network, then synchronization control can be implemented, but latency increases and network load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the centralized synchronization control into multiple distributed group synchronization signal generating circuits. Each group circuit independently generates synchronization indication signals for its designated nodes, eliminating the need for all nodes to communicate with a single designated node. This segmentation reduces communication latency and distributes the control load across multiple circuits rather than concentrating it in one node.
2Reliability
If a designated node manages all synchronization signal sending to all nodes, then centralized control is achieved, but control logic becomes complex and error-prone when dealing with large numbers of nodes or multiple groups
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the synchronization control function into multiple independent group synchronization signal generating circuits, where each circuit handles a specific group of nodes. This division eliminates the need for a single designated node to manage all synchronization logic, thereby reducing control logic complexity and errors while maintaining reliable synchronization control across the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-dimensional centralized control model (one designated node controlling all nodes) to a multi-dimensional distributed control model (multiple group circuits controlling different node groups). This dimensional change allows the system to handle large numbers of nodes and multiple groups more efficiently by distributing control across multiple independent circuits rather than concentrating it in one node.
3Reliability
If synchronization signals are transmitted via bus or communication network, then nodes can be synchronized, but the load on the bus or network significantly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the synchronization signal transmission into multiple independent group circuits, where each circuit generates and transmits signals only to its designated group of nodes. This segmentation reduces the overall load on the communication network by distributing transmission responsibilities across multiple circuits rather than concentrating all synchronization traffic through a single designated node, thereby reducing network congestion and energy consumption.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a synchronization circuit, including M group synchronization signal generating circuits and a node synchronization signal generating circuit. For the synchronization circuit provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, synchronization indication signals can be separately generated by a plurality of group synchronization signal generating circuits, so as to drive a node synchronization signal generating circuit to generate synchronization signals, thereby efficiently implementing synchronization control over a plurality of nodes in a multi-node environment.