NoC-based SoC Design

NoC-based SoC design refers to the use of a Network-on-Chip (NoC) as the communication infrastructure for a System-on-Chip (SoC). NoC is a communication architecture that provides a scalable and modular interconnect for connecting heterogeneous components in an SoC. It uses a packet-based communication scheme, similar to the internet, to provide high-bandwidth and low-latency communication between different components of an SoC.

In NoC-based SoC design, the various IP blocks in the SoC are connected through the NoC. The NoC is responsible for routing data packets between different IP blocks within the SoC. The use of NoC simplifies the design and integration of complex SoCs, as it provides a standard interface for connecting different components of the SoC.

NoC-based SoC design offers several advantages over traditional bus-based SoC design. For example, it provides better scalability, higher bandwidth, lower latency, and improved power efficiency. It also enables easier integration of different IP blocks from different vendors, and facilitates the reuse of IP blocks across different designs.

NoC-based SoC design is becoming increasingly popular in the semiconductor industry, as it provides a flexible and efficient solution for designing complex SoCs.