Three-dimensional place and route for FPGAs

Cristinel Ababei, Hushrav Mogal, Kia Bazargan

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Abstract

We present timing-driven partitioning and simulated annealing based placement algorithms together with a detailed routing tool for 3D FPGA integration. The circuit is first divided into layers with limited number of inter-layer vias, and then placed on individual layers, while minimizing the delay of critical paths. We use our tool as a platform to explore the potential benefits in terms of delay and wire-length that 3D technologies can offer for FPGA fabrics. Experimental results show on average a total decrease of 21% in wire-length and 24% in delay, can be achieved over traditional 2D chips, when five layers are used in 3D integration.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2005 Asia and South Pacific Design Automation Conference, ASP-DAC 2005
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages773-778
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0780387368, 9780780387362
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event2005 Asia and South Pacific Design Automation Conference, ASP-DAC 2005 - Shanghai, China
Duration: Jan 18 2005Jan 21 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Asia and South Pacific Design Automation Conference, ASP-DAC
Volume2

Other

Other2005 Asia and South Pacific Design Automation Conference, ASP-DAC 2005
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period1/18/051/21/05

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