COMMUNICATION AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT OVER AN ON-CHIP INTERCONNECT

摘要

A method for communication at the speed of light over an on-chip interconnect is disclosed. The method includes dividing an on-chip interconnect into a plurality of segments. Each of the plurality of segments includes a transmission line and a tapered buffer. The tapered buffer is connected to the transmission line. An input capacitance of the tapered buffer satisfies a capacitance condition. A driver resistance of the tapered buffer satisfies a resistance condition.