Dependable Responsive Multithreaded Processor for distributed real-time systems

Abstract

In this paper, we describe design and implementation of the Dependable Responsive Multithreaded Processor (D-RMTP) SoC (System-on-a-Chip) and SiP (System-in-a-Package). The D-RMTP SoC provides almost all functions required for the humanoid robots, including a real-time processing unit, a real-time inter-node communication link with error correction, and various I/O peripherals. The D-RMTP SoC is implemented in a 10mm × 10mm chip with a TSMC 130nm process technology. The D-RMTP SiP implemented in a 30mm × 30mm board integrates the D-RMTP SoC, DDR-SDRAM, flash memory, power supply circuit, and temperature and voltage sensors for reliable DVFS.